radicalization
turn toward extremist beliefs
the process in which someone starts to believe very extreme political or religious ideas, sometimes including support for violence
radicalization of [someone/a group]; radicalization among [people]; radicalization into [extremism]
- The report warned that online radicalization was increasing among isolated teenagers.
- Community leaders launched programs to reduce the risk of radicalization after several arrests.
- Investigators found no evidence of radicalization, despite the suspect's angry political posts.
- The police studied how the young man began his radicalization.
- Schools can help students recognize dangerous radicalization online.
shift toward radical positions
a change toward stronger, more extreme, or more demanding political or social ideas
the radicalization of [a movement/group/electorate]; [events] lead to radicalization
- The economic crisis contributed to the radicalization of many young voters.
- The strike marked a period of radicalization within the union.
- Some historians link the radicalization of the movement to the government's harsh response.
- The group showed clear radicalization after the protest was banned.
- The book explains the radicalization of student politics in the 1960s.
- Base: radicalization
- Plural: radicalizations
counter-radicalization
1preventing extremist beliefs
work done to stop people from becoming extremists
- The city funded counter-radicalization programs in schools and community centers.
- Effective counter-radicalization requires trust between authorities and local communities.
online radicalization
1extremism spread online
becoming extremist because of things seen or shared online
- Parents and teachers are increasingly concerned about online radicalization through private chat groups.
- The documentary examines how recommendation algorithms can contribute to online radicalization.
pathway to radicalization
1route into extremism
the steps or influences that lead someone toward extremist beliefs
- Researchers argue that there is no single pathway to radicalization.
- The film shows one young man's pathway to radicalization after years of isolation and anger.
prison radicalization
1extremism in prison
becoming extremist while in prison
- The ministry announced new measures to reduce prison radicalization.
- Former inmates described how prison radicalization could begin with small religious or political study groups.
radicalization pipeline
1step-by-step route to extremism
a chain of content or contacts that slowly leads someone toward extremist ideas
- Critics said the video platform had become a radicalization pipeline for conspiracy theories and extremist politics.
- The forum acted as a radicalization pipeline by directing angry users to more extreme communities.
self-radicalization
1becoming extremist alone
becoming extremist mostly by oneself, often after reading or watching extremist material
- Officials said the attacker appeared to be a case of self-radicalization rather than a member of a known group.
- Researchers study how loneliness and online propaganda can contribute to self-radicalization.
signs of radicalization
1warning indicators of extremism
things that may show someone is moving toward extremist beliefs
- Teachers were trained to recognize possible signs of radicalization while avoiding unfair profiling.
- Family members noticed signs of radicalization in his sudden secrecy and extremist posts.
violent radicalization
1turn toward political violence
becoming willing to use or support violence for extreme beliefs
- The agency focuses on early signs of violent radicalization, not on lawful political dissent.
- A history of trauma can be one of several factors in violent radicalization, but it is not a simple cause.