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Hearts and minds and votes : the role of democratic participation in countering terrorism
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Briggs, Rachel (2010) Hearts and minds and votes : the role of democratic participation in countering terrorism. Democratization, Vol.17 (No.2). pp. 272-285. doi:10.1080/13510341003588690 ISSN 1351-0347.
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Abstract
There has been a growth in the level and variety of political activism within Muslim communities in the UK in recent years. It takes a variety of forms, from formal political organization and activism, to volunteering, civic entrepreneurialism and the assertion of politics through personal acts and behaviour. Some of this political activism has been met with fear and trepidation as observers worry it is a sign of subversive behaviour or a desire for separatism. However, in most cases this mobilization is a welcome development, not just because it enhances the democratic health of the nation, but because it is a necessary component of attempts to counter the threat from violent extremism. As the introduction to this special issue outlines, democracy should render violence unnecessary because it allows all groups and individuals to express their views and interests through a process of rational deliberation. This article explores this point through the lens of the experience of British Muslims and argues that heightened political activism is a positive sign and can, ultimately, contribute to the elimination of terrorism.
| Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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| Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies | ||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | Democratization | ||||
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis | ||||
| ISSN: | 1351-0347 | ||||
| Official Date: | 2010 | ||||
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| Volume: | Vol.17 | ||||
| Number: | No.2 | ||||
| Page Range: | pp. 272-285 | ||||
| DOI: | 10.1080/13510341003588690 | ||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||||
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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