Analyzing the Growing Islamic Radicalization in France

Brommer, Virginia Ruth (2016) Analyzing the Growing Islamic Radicalization in France. Undergraduate thesis, under the direction of Melissa Graves from Center for the Intelligence and Security Studies, University of Mississippi.

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Abstract

Islamic radicalization in European countries is becoming more and more prevalent, as evidenced by the number of recent attacks by Muslims in Europe. I argue that the social, religious, and psychological environment in France creates a unique opportunity for Islamic radicalization, particularly through social media and in prisons. After defining radicalization and explaining two radicalization processes as well as different types of radicals, I analyze the specific factors present in France that contribute to this radicalization. I use case study analysis to examine several French citizens who radicalized, either online or in prison, in order to show how the recruiter exacerbated the situation in France. Additionally, I evaluate primary sources from the Islamic State and the Levant, in order to show how it capitalizes on certain aspects of French society, such as the discriminatory laws banning the burka. I also apply both theories of radicalization, and analyze which one matches the processes found in the case studies and primary sources. My findings support my hypothesis that France is a unique case where Islamic radicalization is more easily achieved, and that the presence of a mentor is crucial in the radicalization process.

Item Type: Thesis (Undergraduate)
Creators: Brommer, Virginia Ruth
Student's Degree Program(s): International Studies, French
Thesis Advisor: Melissa Graves
Thesis Advisor's Department: Center for the Intelligence and Security Studies
Institution: University of Mississippi
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc
D History General and Old World > DC France
H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Depositing User: Virginia Brommer
Date Deposited: 28 Apr 2016 16:14
Last Modified: 28 Apr 2016 16:14
URI: http://thesis.honors.olemiss.edu/id/eprint/500

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