Topic 230: Political Radicalization and Violence

A1–A2 Level

1. Why do some people become very angry about politics?

2. What happens when people stop listening to others’ opinions?

3. Why can strong ideas turn into harmful actions?

4. How can fear change people’s behavior?

5. Why do some groups see others as enemies?

6. How can social problems make people feel hopeless?

7. Why do young people look for strong leaders or groups?

8. How can rumors increase anger between groups?

9. Why is talking calmly better than fighting?

10. How can families help children think peacefully?

11. Why do schools teach respect for differences?

12. How can unfair treatment push people toward anger?

13. Why is violence dangerous for everyone?

14. How can laws protect people from harm?

15. Can peaceful discussion solve problems? How?

16. How do you feel when politics leads to violence?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why do some people become radicalized over time?

18. How can online content push people toward extreme views?

19. What role does identity play in radical beliefs?

20. Why do crises increase political extremism?

21. How can violent actions damage society as a whole?

22. Why do radical groups reject compromise?

23. How can propaganda influence emotions and behavior?

24. What warning signs show someone is becoming radicalized?

25. How can education reduce political violence?

26. Why do some leaders use aggressive language?

27. How does group pressure affect individual choices?

28. Can economic stress increase support for violence? How?

29. How should governments respond to early radicalization?

30. What role does community support play in prevention?

31. Can dialogue reduce extreme political views? Why?

32. How do you feel about limits on speech to stop violence?

C1–C2 Level

33. How do political narratives legitimize violence?

34. What social conditions make radicalization more likely?

35. How can democracies counter extremism without repression?

36. When does radical belief cross into violent action? Explain.

37. How does political violence affect long-term stability?

38. What responsibilities do media have in reporting extremism?

39. Can state violence fuel further radicalization? How?

40. How should laws balance security and civil rights?

41. What role do emotions play in radical political movements?

42. Can deradicalization programs be effective? Why or why not?

43. How do global conflicts influence local radicalization?

44. Should political leaders be held accountable for violent rhetoric? Why?

45. How can trust be rebuilt after political violence?

46. What role does education play in democratic resilience?

47. Can inclusive politics reduce radicalization long-term? How?

48. How do you feel political violence reshapes democratic society?