Definitions
- Describing the process of an individual or group adopting extreme political, social, or religious beliefs. - Referring to the gradual shift towards radical views and actions. - Talking about the influence of external factors such as propaganda, social media, or peer pressure on an individual's beliefs.
- Referring to the holding of extreme political, social, or religious views. - Describing the use of violent or illegal means to achieve one's goals. - Talking about the rejection of mainstream values and beliefs in favor of radical alternatives.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the adoption of extreme views and beliefs.
- 2Both can lead to violent or illegal actions.
- 3Both are often associated with political or religious ideologies.
- 4Both can be influenced by external factors such as propaganda or peer pressure.
- 5Both can be a threat to social stability and security.
What is the difference?
- 1Process: Radicalization refers to the gradual shift towards extreme views, while extremism is the holding of those views.
- 2Action: Radicalization may not necessarily lead to violent or illegal actions, while extremism often involves such actions.
- 3Scope: Radicalization can refer to individuals or groups, while extremism typically refers to groups or movements.
- 4Connotation: Radicalization can have neutral or negative connotations, while extremism is generally associated with negative and dangerous behavior.
- 5Focus: Radicalization emphasizes the process of adopting extreme views, while extremism emphasizes the extreme views themselves.
Remember this!
Radicalization and extremism both refer to the adoption of extreme political, social, or religious views. However, radicalization emphasizes the process of gradually shifting towards those views, while extremism focuses on the holding of those views and the potential for violent or illegal actions. While both can be influenced by external factors, extremism is generally associated with negative and dangerous behavior.
