Radicalisation, Social Work and Society

Cowden, Stephen ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2549-8760 (2025) Radicalisation, Social Work and Society. In: The Ethical Foundations of Social Work. Routledge, London, pp. 1-22. ISBN 9781032603544

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Abstract

This book chapter begins by historically contextualising those changes in global politics which have created the conditions for the rise of new kinds of ‘extremist’ movements. We then look at the language which is used to describe these current developments, looking particularly at the terms ‘extremism’ and ‘radicalisation’. The chapter then considers some key messages from research concerning the the reasons why people become involved in these movements. The chapter concludes with some case studies which focus on the safeguarding responsibilities of Social Workers in this area of work.

Item Type:	Book Section
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HM Sociology H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology.
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Health and Social Care
Depositing User:	Stephen Cowden
Date Deposited:	30 Apr 2025 13:06
Last Modified:	01 May 2025 08:00
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/14926

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