Abstract
In this paper, we problematise the concept of radicalisation, more in particular female radicalisation. First, we define radicalisation, differentiate between the types of radicalisation, and how it is enabled through both societal and personal factors and discuss gender-specific drivers through a literature review. Next, we discuss our methodology combining wicked problems and design thinking.This methodology allows us to tap into the tacit knowledge of the grass-root change agents organising arts-based activities to prevent female radicalisation. It facilitates uncovering and working with blind spots within the arts-based activities and the training sessions held within the “CommUnity Project” (Horizon 2020, n. 871056). In our final critical reflection, we discuss the urgency of working with these unknown female radicalised roles as these societal blind spots enable radicalism.
Highlights
When thinking about the concept of radicalisation nowadays, a certain type of image pops up into our minds
We start from a literature review defining radicalisation and its prevention, explain the methodological approach, the arts-based workshops and the training to open up the debate on female roles within radicalisation
During the glossary activity organised in the first training session of the “CommUnity” Project (Horizon 2020, n. 871056) (Huion, 2021), the need for a common understanding of radicalisation emerged
Summary
When thinking about the concept of radicalisation nowadays, a certain type of image pops up into our minds. Media and specially media biases, such as the selection or deselection of stories based on ideological grounds and the coverage towards particular actors or issues play a big role in the way we understand and represent radicalisation (D’Alessio, Allen, 2000). Nowadays, it is difficult to imagine someone other than a violent religious fanatic, when thinking of radicalisation. 871056), we challenge this concept and question how we could prevent radicalisation through design thinking with arts-based activities. We start from a literature review defining radicalisation and its prevention, explain the methodological approach, the arts-based workshops and the training to open up the debate on female roles within radicalisation
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