radicalisation – In general, avoid the use of the term, which is vague, emotive and can be misleading, in favour of describing the process of change of the subject’s political, social or religious views from more mainstream perspectives to those which are extremes, or majority perceptions versus those in a minority. Though the US National Counterterrorism Center and the UK Home Office and MI5, have their own definitions of radicalisation, the word in itself is problematic. In the 1990s, its abbreviation ‘rad’ was actually used in a positive sense to refer to being hip, stylish and fashionable, and therefore its use could potentially induce a perception of legitimacy. Therefore, alternative terms relating to extremism are to be used.
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Reuters: In general, radicalisation (or radicalisation) is a process by which an individual or group comes to adopt increasingly extreme political, social, or religious ideals and aspirations that reject or undermine the status quo often involving violence. But various governments and agencies, including the US National Counterterrorism Center and the UK Home Office and MI5, have their own definitions of radicalization, so Reuters need to avoid using politicized jargon and try to describe the beliefs or practices of individuals or groups as specifically as possible.
