Pluralism and social cohesion: The effects of legitimizing non-violent radicals
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[Thesis]
First Statement of Responsibility
Andrew McDonnell
Subsequent Statement of Responsibility
Steenhuisen, Lauve
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Georgetown University
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2015
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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107
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Place of publication: United States, Ann Arbor; ISBN=978-1-339-22988-1
DISSERTATION (THESIS) NOTE
Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree
M.A.L.S.
Discipline of degree
Liberal Studies
Body granting the degree
Georgetown University
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2015
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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The global Muslim population hosts a wide diversity of beliefs and sects, including some that are considered illiberal, non-normative, or even radical. Fear, inspired by the rise of violent extremism masked in the name of Islam, has led many to treat any and all non-normative Muslim communities with suspicion and disdain. These skeptics have criticized any effort to engage constructively with such communities by arguing that treating religious radicals-even those who are non-violent-as legitimate undermines social cohesion. This thesis challenges that argument by examining three contemporary case studies of radical but non-violent Muslim communities that were legitimized by their national government. By analyzing three criteria of social cohesion-treatment of outgroups, support for the government, and participation in pluralist environments-I will argue herein that these cases indicate that legitimizing non-violent radicals has a negligible impact on social cohesion.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Islamic Studies; International Relations; Regional Studies
UNCONTROLLED SUBJECT TERMS
Subject Term
Social sciences;Egypt;Extremism;Indonesia;Islam;Non-violence;Salafism