Dissecting Deradicalization: Challenges for Theory and Practice in Germany

Abstract: Compared to the topic of radicalization, deradicalization was long treated as secondary in research, at least until recently. This article outlines the most important findings from theory and practice in three steps by: (1) discussing and reviewing existing classifications and typologies, (2) suggesting a conceptualization of the term “deradicalization” while considering discourses about the roles of ideology, identity and risk, and, based on this, (3) providing an overview of the empirical case of practical work in Germany. It turns out that central actors from practice, academia, (security) authorities and politics not only use different definitions, but there is also little agreement on what deradicalization (practically) means. The German case shows that the landscape of deradicalization, differentiated into four fields of action, is highly diverse. However, the existing hybrid model of state and civic competences as well as the variety of approaches and actors should – w.... https://www.ijcv.org/index.php/ijcv/article/view/3808

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Dissecting Deradicalization: Challenges for Theory and Practice in Germany ; volume:14 ; number:2 ; day:18 ; month:09 ; year:2020 ; International journal of conflict and violence ; 14, Heft 2 (18.09.2020)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Till Baaken ; Judy Korn ; Maximilian Ruf ; Dennis Walkenhorst

Further information

• DOI: 10.4119/ijcv-3808
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2020111818375023562560
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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