Polarization, Radicalization and Social Policy: Evaluating The Theories of Change
Vasco Lub, January 2013
Summary
Throughout Western Europe, polarization and radicalisation are frequent topics of discussion and study. Polarization can be described as a sharpening of divisions between groups that share certain social, cultural or religious traits. Radicalization refers to a process whereby citizens, starting from a serious discontent, develop thoughts or plans to disrupt the existing social or political order using violence or intimidation.
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Polarization Radicalization Social Policy
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