Radicalization models
Compare and contrast at least two different radicalization models that explain terrorist motivations. In this research paper also summarize behavioral and psychological factors associated with disengaging from terrorism and describe what efforts or programs are most effective in countering radicalization and why.
Recommended Source: King, M. and Taylor, D. M. (2011). The Radicalization of Homegrown Jihadists: A Review of Theoretical Models and Social Psychological Evidence. Terrorism & Political Violence, 23(4), 602-618. You should start with this article and then use other sources as well to make sure you hit the 8 expected scholarly references for this research paper.
Radicalization models:
- Borum’s Pathway
- Wiktorowicz’s Theory of Joining Extremist Groups
- Moghaddam’s Staircase to Terrorism
- NYPD Radicalization Process
- Sageman’s Four Prongs Model
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The third stage (second floor) is the displacement of aggression to channel discontent to a particular target group. In this case, the individual may not focus on the real causes of injustices but blames a particular target (Moghaddam, 2005). For instance, developed countries like the US are possible targets for blame to the discontent experienced by other social groups. The fourth stage (third floor) involves justification of terrorism and is characteristic of moral engagement. Individuals share their grievances on the discontent, and the aggression channeled to the target. The outcome at this stage is the radicalization and isolation of a social group from the mainstream beliefs. People maximize differentiation with others to achieve an inhibitory mechanism that limits intraspecies killing (King, & Taylor, 2011).
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