1. Extremism & Radicalisation Wednesday 9th May 2018

2. What words do you think of when you see this.
Expect some of the words to be negative

3. Now what words do you think of when you see this?
Usually these are less negative than the words used to describe St George's Cross. Ask why they think this is, if indeed they are.

4. Extremism: The holding of extreme political or religious views.
Can you think of any examples past and present?
Radicalisation: Is a process by which an individual or group comes to adopt increasingly extreme political, social, or religious ideals and aspirations that reject or undermine the peace or ideas around freedom of choice.
Do you know of any examples of people who have become radicalised?

5. Why do people become radicalised?

6. Which of these images do you find the most worrying and why?
Using the definition you’ve just seen, decide which, if any of the following images are showing extremism.
Which of these images do you find the most worrying and why?
The discussion here should focus on which images the students find the most concerning. E.g. are the photo’s of the American girl with the Bible and gun as worrying as the photo of the Muslim woman with a gun and Qur’an? If not why not?
The final image is of a Fathers for Justice campaigner who scaled Buckingham palace. A good point of discussion here is whether this counts as extremism too or does the fact he’s dressed up as s superhero make it less intimidating?

7. Do you hold any extreme views. What about the sports teams you support
Do you hold any extreme views? What about the sports teams you support? Do you see any extreme people there? Are football hooligans radicalised to not like another team?
Why do many people only think of ISIS when you hear the word terrorism? Can Christians be extremists?

8. http://www. dailymail. co

9. This is Jordan Horner. A convert to Islam who is often in the press and regularly in jail for his extremist views and actions.
Explanatory Notes:
A small minority of Sharia law activists were seen in 2011 distributing ‘Shariah Controlled Zone’ leaflets throughout Waltham Forest advocating the that alcohol, drugs, pornography, music and concerts are all forbidden under Sharia. General secretary of Waltham Forest mosque, has stated clearly: ‘We condemn these kinds of views, and if they come to the mosque preaching this kind of thing, they would be thrown out.’ Jordan Horner pictured here is a white Muslim convert who vowed to bring Sharia law to the UK. Following this incident he has was jailed for six weeks for beating up a photographer. Jordan Horner, who changed his name to ­Jamal Uddin, also caused £3,000 worth of damage in a related incident.

10. Can you think of any more examples?
Where do we find examples of propaganda which might lead to extremism today?
Can you think of any more examples?
The magazine front cover is for a group of animal rights activists
It’s not illegal to hold extremist views though inciting racial or religious hatred is

11. Why could extremist views be considered dangerous?
Where do we find examples of propaganda which might lead to extremism today?
Where do we find examples of propaganda which might lead to extremism today?
After the Paris attacks in November 2015 right wing extremists shared this video online. It shows “Muslims celebrating the bombings”.
The video was fake. It was actually showing Pakistani Muslims celebrating the 2009 cricket win.
However the right wing extremists didn’t share this information
Why could extremist views be considered dangerous?
Extremis views could be considered dangerous because they can lead to violent extremism. See examples on the next two slides

12. When extremism becomes ‘violent extremism’
Who is this man?
Neo-Nazi Zack Davies was given a life sentence for attempting to behead a Tesco shopper in revenge for the Lee Rigby murder
But extremism can be violent even if holding extreme thoughts or beliefs is not a crime; using violence to justify them is.
Emphasise the distinction between extremism and violent extremism. Ask if anyone knows you this man is?
You can use this slide and the next, or the hidden slide. Use as many as you like.

13. When extremism becomes ‘violent extremism’
Who is this man?
Anders Brevik killed 77 people on 22 July 2011 at a Labour Party camp in Norway. He has previously said the mass murder was "necessary" to rid Norway and Europe of Muslims and multiculturalism and refused to plead guilty.
Holding extremist views or beliefs is not a crime but using violence to justify them is!! This is violent EXTREMISM.
But extremism can be violent even if holding extreme thoughts or beliefs is not a crime; using violence to justify them is.
Emphasise the distinction between extremism and violent extremism. Ask if anyone knows you this man is?
He has previously said the mass murder was "necessary" to rid Norway and Europe of Muslims and multiculturalism and refused to plead guilty.
And although far-right political parties have disassociated themselves from Brevik's actions, many radical groups share some of his nationalist, anti-Islamic rhetoric. Police found that Brevik had a large social network which shared his ideology.

14. What is the best way of fighting extremism?
There’s no right or wrong answer to this question. But be prepared to explain what you thought.
Better education about these issues/groups
Talking about any concerns with a teacher or somebody at home
 For the last point see the next slide. English Disco Lovers were set up to get more hits onlone when searching for EDL than The Engliah Defence League
Another spoof groups are Britain Furst (they it spelt wrong as they have an ongoing joke about Britain First posts have spelling and grammatical errors.

15. Is this better than responding with anger?
Do counter-demonstrations and mockery of extremist views work to help get rid of their legitimacy?
To challenge the English Defence League , the ‘English Disco Lovers’ use humour and democratic processes to undermine the messages using the three letter-acroynm and "putting it to better use.“ The stand for equality and multiculralism and have seen some recent success in reclaiming the EDL acronym recently over taking the English Defence League when searching for ‘EDL’ in search engine results (Google now ranks 'English Disco Lovers' above EDL)
VIDEO: English Disco Lovers' dance video against EDL goes viral Footage of the English Disco Lovers’ (EDL) dance against the English Defence League (EDL) rally in Cambridge has gone viral.
The English Disco Lovers (EDL) are a pro-disco, anti-racism group. They aim to spoof the slogans and emblems of The English Defence League. They now have more likes than the English Defence League.
Is this better than responding with anger?

16. Finally….
All of us have a moral DUTY to tell a person in authority such as a teacher or police officer if we come across anything relating to extremism or radicalisation.
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