Key Stage 4

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Key Stage 4

Extremism

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What does that mean?

Mr. Giles has been described as being

extreme….

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True or False

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Look at the statements below. Decide which are true and which are false.

True of False?

You can spot someone with extreme beliefs purely by looking at them.

Extremism always leads to violence.

Extremism can apply to issues such as nuclear weapons, rights for fathers and animal testing.

Extremism exists all over the world Some extremist groups believe that they are following God’s instructions.

Extremist groups sometimes target susceptible young people.

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True or False

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Look at the statements below. Decide which are true and which are false.

True of False?

You can spot someone with extreme

beliefs purely by looking at them. False Extremism always leads to violence. False Extremism can apply to issues such as

nuclear weapons, rights for fathers and animal testing.

True

Extremism exists all over the world True Some extremist groups believe that

they are following God’s instructions. True Extremist groups sometimes target

susceptible young people. True

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Home Office Definition of Extremism

“Vocal or active opposition to fundamental

British values, including democracy, the rule of

law, individual liberty and mutual respect and

tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. Also

calls for the death of members of our armed

forces whether in this country or overseas.”

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Does extremism mean intolerance?

“What is objectionable, what is dangerous about

extremists, is not that they are extreme, but that they are intolerant. The evil is not what they say about their cause, but what they say about their opponents.”

President Robert F. Kennedy

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When extremism becomes

‘violent extremism’

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Challenging Extremism

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Violent extremism 50 years ago…

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50 years ago…

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Extremism today?

The English Disco Lovers (EDL) are a pro-disco, anti-racism group. We aim to spoof the slogans and emblems of The English Defence League

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Challenging Extreme Views

Your group represents the target group in each of the statements.

In your group, discuss how you would respond to someone holding these beliefs; what things might you say to challenge one of the below statements;

1. A gay couple should not be allowed to have kids.

2. You cannot be British and Muslim

3. All English people are lazy, they just like to claim benefits.

4. Multiculturalism is bad for Britain.