Essays about: "violent extremism"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 35 essays containing the words violent extremism.

1. 21. Violent discourses within the Far Right : A case study on discursive strategies used by the Nordic Resistance Movement

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Malin Lööf; [2018]
   Keywords : Violent extremism; Far Right extremism; Radicalization; the Nordic Resistance Movement; Promotion of Violence; the Internet; Critical Discourse Analysis;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to contribute to a greater knowledge and understanding of violent discourses within the Far Right community with emphasizes on online violent content. The study has, by analyzing the narrative, identified four discursive strategies used by the Nordic Resistance Movement (NMR) in order to legitimize violence. READ MORE

3. 22. The Caliphate and the Aiding Sword : A content analysis of "Islamic State" propaganda

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Religionshistoria

   Author : Gustav Larsson; [2017]
   Keywords : Islamic State; IS; ISIS; ISIL; Caliphate; Propaganda; Violent extremism; Jihad; Takfir; Islamiska Staten; IS; ISIS; ISIL; Kalifat; Propaganda; Våldsbejakande extremism; Jihad; Takfir;

   Abstract : A content analysis of "Islamic State" (IS) propaganda material released around the movement's proclamation of a Caliphate in 2014, this study is an attempt at analysing ways in which presented arguments express a coherent narrative of symbolic meaning. Using Robert Benford & David Snow's ideas on the so-called three core framing tasks as a clarifying template, I discuss ways in which the analysed material argues for the legitimacy and relevance of the IS movement. READ MORE

4. 23. Terrorism and the right to life : An examination of Sweden´s obligations to the right to life in counter-terrorism legislation and threat estimation

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Aniina Karlsdottir; [2017]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Terrorism, regardless of motive, is a real threat against democracy and human rights, specifically in terms of this thesis – a threat against the right to life. But not all forms of terrorism are given the status which enables a prioritised and effective preventive strategy, and some domestic legislations show a tilt towards certain forms of terrorism – resulting in the neglect of other forms. READ MORE

5. 24. Failed Integration, Alienation and the Rise of Homegrown Violent Islamist Extremism in Sweden : An institutional framework for analyzing Sweden’s terrorism prevention policy and practice

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Morteza Eslahchi; [2017]
   Keywords : Islamic State IS ; Terrorism; Counter-terrorism; Terrorism Prevention; Violent Islamist Extremism; Alienation; Social Inclusion; Sweden;

   Abstract : In this thesis, I try to analyze how Sweden prevents violent Islamist extremism. First, by using alienation and network theories I explain how various socio-economic factors create an alienating environment in which individuals who have inappropriate social network can move towards violent Islamist extremism. READ MORE

6. 25. The making of a terrorist : A discourse analysis of the expert construction of violent Islamic extremism in Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Eric Hartshorne; [2017]
   Keywords : Terrorism; Violent Extremism; Discourse; Expert; Sweden;

   Abstract : This study focuses on the ontological and epistemological assumptions within the construction of expert knowledge regarding violent Islamic extremism in Sweden. Setting out from the academic field of critical terrorism studies, previous research highlights how following the 2001 attacks against the United States (9/11) Islam and terrorism have been presented as codependent. READ MORE