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Van actie tot zelfverwezenlijking: routes van toetreding tot radicaal- en extreemrechts
Although the four prominent theories that have sought to explain why people become involved in FRE (the Authoritarian Personality, social identity theory, grievance theories and the social movement theory) have shortcomings, the observations on which these theories were based are still valid. These theories in themselves are not an all-encompassing explanation. However, when they are regarded as complementary, especially when enhanced by insights from leading empirical research, a structural contribution can be made with regard...Show moreWhy do people become active in Dutch far-right extremist (FRE) movements (active between 2015 and 2018), why do they stay active and to what extent does this correspond with the existing body of literature? Based on 36 life-history interviews with far-right extremists and the existing body of knowledge, this dissertation indicates five different routes of entry: Thrill Seekers, Political Seekers, Justice Seekers, Social Seekers and Ideological Seekers.
Although the four prominent theories that have sought to explain why people become involved in FRE (the Authoritarian Personality, social identity theory, grievance theories and the social movement theory) have shortcomings, the observations on which these theories were based are still valid. These theories in themselves are not an all-encompassing explanation. However, when they are regarded as complementary, especially when enhanced by insights from leading empirical research, a structural contribution can be made with regard to answering the question as to why people become active within FRE movements. Only then can researchers systematically investigate and back up plausible hypotheses with evidence.
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- All authors
- Sterkenburg, N.
- Supervisor
- Bakker, E.
- Co-supervisor
- Buuren, G.M. van
- Committee
- Muller, E.R.; Tops, P.E.W.M.; Graaf, B.A. de; Lange, S.L. de; Abels, P.H.A.M.
- Qualification
- Doctor (dr.)
- Awarding Institution
- Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) , Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs , Leiden University
- Date
- 2021-05-19