Intergroup Relations From a
Multicultural Perspective
– Lecture 8: Radicalization –
Content
Background of Muslim Extremists ............................................................................................ 2
Profile of Radicals and Terrorists ........................................................................................... 2
Ladder Model ............................................................................................................................. 3
Quest for Personal Significance Model ...................................................................................... 4
Identity Model ............................................................................................................................ 5
Cultural Identity ..................................................................................................................... 5
Social Identity ........................................................................................................................ 5
Personal Identity ..................................................................................................................... 5
Integration of the models ............................................................................................................ 6
, Intergroup Relations Lecture 8: Radicalization
Background of Muslim Extremists
Radicalization: Change in beliefs, feelings and behaviours in directions that increasingly
justify intergroup violence and demand sacrifice in defence of the in-group.
Islamic State numbers:
Profile of Radicals and Terrorists
Heightened psycho-pathology:
2
Multicultural Perspective
– Lecture 8: Radicalization –
Content
Background of Muslim Extremists ............................................................................................ 2
Profile of Radicals and Terrorists ........................................................................................... 2
Ladder Model ............................................................................................................................. 3
Quest for Personal Significance Model ...................................................................................... 4
Identity Model ............................................................................................................................ 5
Cultural Identity ..................................................................................................................... 5
Social Identity ........................................................................................................................ 5
Personal Identity ..................................................................................................................... 5
Integration of the models ............................................................................................................ 6
, Intergroup Relations Lecture 8: Radicalization
Background of Muslim Extremists
Radicalization: Change in beliefs, feelings and behaviours in directions that increasingly
justify intergroup violence and demand sacrifice in defence of the in-group.
Islamic State numbers:
Profile of Radicals and Terrorists
Heightened psycho-pathology:
2
