DARE Colleagues Tomislav Pavlovic and Renata Franc have written a blog post discussing some of the key findings of the systematic review of quantitative (and mixed method) studies on the relationship between inequality and radicalisation.

In short, the review indicates that reducing socio-political inequality could be even more important for preventing radicalisation than reducing economic inequality. Thus, policy makers should devote more resources to reducing socio-political inequality.

Such efforts should target individuals and groups (communities) who are considered to be discriminated against, marginalised or targets of injustice; as well as ensure the social conditions that will facilitate a higher level of respect and fulfilment of citizens’ socio-political rights.​Furthermore, policy makers should ensure that existing policies and measures aimed at increasing security and lowering the risk of radicalisation and terrorism do not increase perceived injustice and discrimination among targeted populations as such perceived injustice could increase receptivity to radicalised beliefs and lead to violence.

• Read the blog post

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