What is Extremism?
Extremism is opposition to basic values found in democracy, rules of some laws, and respect for or tolerance of individual rights, their faith or beliefs. Extremists voice their opinion in different ways and not always in a violent manner. Extremism may be the root cause or the ideology behind terrorist acts of violence. Extremists often propagate their ideals through distribution of literature or holding rallies and voicing their opinion. It has been noted that extreme behavior can often be appealing to the wealthier activists who are able to sponsor leaflets and extreme propaganda. Criminal Extremism can become a social danger. Extremists can target political groups, racial, ethnic and religious ideologies resulting in hatred towards another society or organization. Extreme beliefs could be the mental attitude behind a terrorist act.
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