Unraveling Extremism: Youth and Identity Crisis

This chapter examines the psychological and societal drivers that lead youth to embrace neo-Nazi and white supremacist movements. It explores feelings of alienation and the search for belonging in extremist ideologies, while highlighting the concerning trend of online radicalization and indoctrination among young people. Additionally, it dissects the influence of foundational texts and cultural intersections that transform innocuous subcultures into toxic ideologies, emphasizing the need for vigilance in combating extremism.