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GLOSSARY OF EXTREMISM AND HATE

Domestic extremism

Domestic extremism refers to extremist movements, groups, networks and individuals originating in the United States (as opposed to operating in the U.S. at the behest of foreign extremist organizations), as well as criminal or violent acts they... Read more

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Extremism

Extremism is a concept used to describe religious, social or political belief systems that exist substantially outside of belief systems more broadly accepted in society (i.e., "mainstream" beliefs). Extreme ideologies often seek radical changes in the nature... Read more

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Fakecel

Fakecel is a term that refers to men whose romantic histories preclude them from incel status; they are voluntarily celibate and therefore do not fulfill the criteria. A fakecel can also be known as a "Volcel," or... Read more

Key Concepts / Definitions Single-issue

GLOSSARY OF EXTREMISM AND HATE

Far right

"Far right" is an umbrella term used to refer to a variety of extreme movements with historical, intellectual, cultural, ideological and other connections to right-wing causes. It is mostly synonymous with "extreme right." However, some people may... Read more

Key Concepts / Definitions Right-wing

GLOSSARY OF EXTREMISM AND HATE

Fashwave

Fashwave is a genre of white supremacist music popular with the alt right that started around 2016. The style is similar to that of techno, frequently without lyrics. The song and artist names associated with the genre... Read more

Key Concepts / Definitions White supremacist

GLOSSARY OF EXTREMISM AND HATE

Femcels

A femcel is a woman who identifies with incel principles. However, the largely male incel community rejects the idea that women can be incels.

Key Concepts / Definitions Single-issue

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Green Anarchy

Green anarchy is a brand of anarchism that opposes modernization and its effects on the natural environment, with which some eco-activists affiliate themselves. Green anarchists, also referred to as primitivists, contend that humans were better off thousands... Read more

Key Concepts / Definitions Left-wing

GLOSSARY OF EXTREMISM AND HATE

Hate crime

Hate crimes are crimes in which a perpetrator targets an individual or institution because of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Only some hate crimes are related to extremism.

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AYAK

AYAK is an acronym that means "Are You A Klansmen." It is similar to the acronym AKIA, "A Klansman I Am."

Slogans / Code words White supremacist

GLOSSARY OF EXTREMISM AND HATE

Iron pill

The Iron Pill is an accelerationist white supremacist reference to working out in preparation for the impending race war.

Slogans / Code words White supremacist