Della Porta and LaFree (2012) ‘Guest Editorial: Processes of Radicalization and De-Radicalization.’
Citation: Della Porta, Donatella and LaFree, Gary (2012) ‘Guest Editorial: Processes of Radicalization and De-Radicalization,’ International Journal of Conflict and Violence, 6:1, pp. 4-10.
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Della Porta and LaFree (2012:5): “Radicalization may be understood as a process leading towards the increased use of political violence, while deradicalization, by contrast, implies reduction in the use of political violence.”
Della Porta and LaFree (2012:5): Notes disciplinary fragmentation in the study of radicalization and de-radicalization.
Della Porta and LaFree (2012:6-7): “Many researchers conceptualize radicalization as a process characterized by increasing commitment to and use of violent means and strategies in political conflicts. Radicalization from this point of view entails a change in perception towards polarizing and absolute definitions of a situation, and the articulation of increasingly ‘radical’ aims and objectives. It may evolve from enmity towards certain social groups, or societal institutions and structures. It may also entail the increasing use of violent means.” Notes radicalization can thus refer to both attitudes and behaviours, but these do not necessarily depend on or correspond with one another.
Della Porta and LaFree (2012:7): Radicalization can occur at individual, group or organizational levels. It can occur in different structural conditions and discursive settings. It can be the consequence of interaction between an actor and the environment, or between hostile actors. It may be an expression or a cause of social change.