EXTREMISM

Create a list of ten modern-day examples of extremism experienced within today’s social climate. Within your list, mention whether they are rooted in
perspectives of idealism or realism. Write a reflection about your list, commenting on how they impact your everyday life and how it would differ should
extremism be dialed back.
● Gender equality (Idealism) ● Religious extremism ( idealism)
Gender equality, also known as sexual equality or equality Religious extremism is any behavior, attitude, or belief outside the
of the sexes, is the state of equal ease of access to resources
norm of religious beliefs or practices. Often, this extremism manifests
and opportunities regardless of gender, including
economic participation and decision-making; and the state
itself in the form of violence or the creation of smaller groups or cults.
of valuing different behaviors, aspirations and needs Religious extremism is present in all religions.
equally, regardless of gender.

● Political extremism (realism) ● Political extremism (realism)

Political extremists oppose the core principles of Political extremists oppose the core principles of democracy and human
democracy and human rights. Extremists rights. Extremists come in many flavors on both sides of the ideological
come in many flavors on both sides of the spectrum. There are right-wing extremists and left-wing extremists. There are
ideological spectrum. There are right-wing Islamic extremists and anti-abortion extremists. Some political extremists are
extremists and left-wing extremists. There are known to engage in ideologically driven criminal activity, including violence.
Islamic extremists and anti-abortion
extremists. Some political extremists are known
to engage in ideologically driven criminal
activity, including violence.
 ● Drug abuse (Idealism) ● Discrimination (Idealism)

Criminal or anti-social behaviour occurs when the person is Wage gap issues, income inequality, education wage premiums and other
under the influence of a drug, and long-term personality changes problems have appeared at the forefront of social movements.
in individuals may also occur. In addition to possible physical,
social, and psychological harm, the use of some drugs may also
lead to criminal penalties, although these vary widely
depending on the local jurisdiction

● Climate change (realism) ● sexuality

Disasters linked to climate and weather extremes have always been
part of our Earth’s system. But they are becoming more frequent and
intense as the world warms.Climate change includes both global
warming driven by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases
and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns.
Another area where extremism can be seen in science and academia
pertains to sexuality. Currently, it is the height of political
incorrectness to question any aspect of the dominant narrative of
gender, sexual orientation, and related matters.

● Conflict between countries (Idealism)

opposing interests and capabilities (specific sociocultural differences and

similarities between the parties),contact and salience
(awareness),significant change in the balance of powers,individual
perceptions and expectations,