Key Stage 4 Extremism Mr. Giles has been described as being extreme…. What does that mean? True or False True of False? thesomeone statements Decide which YouLook can at spot withbelow. extreme are true andbywhich areatfalse. beliefs purely looking 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. True or False True of False? thesomeone statements Decide which YouLook can at spot withbelow. extreme False are true andbywhich areatfalse. beliefs purely looking them. Extremism always leads to violence. False Extremism can apply to issues such as True nuclear weapons, rights for fathers and animal testing. 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 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.” 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 When extremism becomes ‘violent extremism’ Challenging Extremism Violent extremism 50 years ago… 50 years ago… “There will be no rest nor tranquillity in America until the Negro is granted finally granted citizenship rights.” 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 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.