Radical actions. The word “radical” means someone trying to find and eliminate root causes of social problems, rather than just their symptoms. Many people pursue radical goals through peaceful means (spreading ideas, starting a commune, attending a peaceful protest or boycotting would be examples), yet “radical act” is commonly used as a synonym to “violent act”.
Extremism. Means having views far outside the mainstream attitude of society. But also carries a strong negative connotation, in some countries is prohibited by law and mentioned alongside “terrorism” like they’re synonyms, and redefined by Wikipedia as “those policies that violate or erode international human rights norms” (but what if one’s society is opposed to human rights?!) Someone disagreeing with society is not necessarily bad or violent, so this is a bad concept.
“Outside of politics”. Any choice one makes affects the balance of power somehow, so one cannot truly be outside. In practice the phrase often means that supporting the status quo is allowed, but speaking against it is banned.
Radical actions. The word “radical” means someone trying to find and eliminate root causes of social problems, rather than just their symptoms. Many people pursue radical goals through peaceful means (spreading ideas, starting a commune, attending a peaceful protest or boycotting would be examples), yet “radical act” is commonly used as a synonym to “violent act”.
Extremism. Means having views far outside the mainstream attitude of society. But also carries a strong negative connotation, in some countries is prohibited by law and mentioned alongside “terrorism” like they’re synonyms, and redefined by Wikipedia as “those policies that violate or erode international human rights norms” (but what if one’s society is opposed to human rights?!) Someone disagreeing with society is not necessarily bad or violent, so this is a bad concept.
“Outside of politics”. Any choice one makes affects the balance of power somehow, so one cannot truly be outside. In practice the phrase often means that supporting the status quo is allowed, but speaking against it is banned.