radicalization
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radicalization
The process in which a person or group increasingly adopts extreme political, social, or religious views that reject or undermine the existing order.
Soziale Isolation kann ein Faktor sein, der zur Radikalisierung beiträgt.
Social isolation can be a factor that contributes to radicalization.
The word belongs to a word family: the adjective is 'radikal' (radical), the verb is 'sich radikalisieren' (to become radicalized), and 'die Radikalisierung' (radicalization) is the noun that describes the process. The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun.
Es wird untersucht, warum sich manche junge Menschen so schnell radikalisieren.
It is being investigated why some young people become radicalized so quickly.
'Radikalisierung' (radicalization) is a formal term used mainly in the news, in politics, and in sociological discussions. It is not a word for everyday small talk.
Die Konferenz befasste sich mit den Ursachen von politischer Radikalisierung.
The conference dealt with the causes of political radicalization.
Common expressions are 'der Prozess der Radikalisierung' (the process of radicalization), 'die Radikalisierung von Jugendlichen' (the radicalization of young people), and 'die Radikalisierung bekämpfen' (to combat radicalization) or 'verhindern' (to prevent radicalization).
Die Regierung hat ein Programm zur Verhinderung von Radikalisierung gestartet.
The government has launched a program to prevent radicalization.
polarization
Radicalization and polarization can intensify political conflicts. With radicalization, individuals or groups increasingly adopt extreme views. With polarization, a debate or society becomes more sharply divided into two opposing camps, while moderate positions lose importance.
Die Radikalisierung der Gruppe zeigt sich daran, dass ihre Mitglieder immer extremere politische Ansichten vertreten.
The group’s radicalization is evident in the fact that its members increasingly express extreme political views.
Die Polarisierung der Debatte zeigt sich daran, dass sich zwei gegnerische Lager bilden und gemäßigte Stimmen verschwinden.
The polarization of the debate is evident in the formation of two opposing camps and the disappearance of moderate voices.
