7 modules
Islamism
Islamism is a complex and multifaceted challenge for society as a whole. In recent years, the number of young people joining Islamist groups has risen steadily. Reason enough to take a closer look at this topic. In the module: "Extreme or normal? Young People and Islamism in Germany" we will address extremist political ideology. In order to effectively combat the dangers they pose, it is important to know and understand different currents, targets and Islamist propaganda.
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35 min.
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Basic Understanding of Islamism: Goals, Figures and Groups
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Critical examination of extremist positions
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Getting to know factors influencing radicalisation processes
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Insights into Islamist propaganda through symbols and images
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Understanding the importance of media literacy
What is Islamism?
Islamism is a political ideology that seeks to make a certain interpretation of Islam the basis of the social and state order.
Muslims in Germany
Islam is not Islamism. Islam is the third largest religious community in Germany. The Islamist scene is a tiny fraction of that.
Radicalization - what is extreme?
The reasons for radicalisation are as varied as the biographies of those affected themselves. Our graphic novel tells the story of an extreme career.
Your opinion counts – find your point of view!
What do you think about religion, Islamism and the radicalisation of young people? Click here for the digital opinion line.
Warum sind Jugendliche besonders anfällig für islamistische Propaganda?
Social-Media-Kanäle werden von islamistischen Gruppen gezielt als Propagandamedium eingesetzt.
Islamist Symbols – Expression of Identity and Ideology
Symbols play an important role in Islamism. Our quiz aims to inform and educate about Islamist propaganda in a playful way. Do you recognize Islamist symbols?
More information and commented links
Further information with detailed explanations or other relevant topics of Islamism.