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The Culture of Violent Talk: An Interpretive Approach
1Department of Sociology, Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866, USA.
Social Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 31, 2025
Summary
Extremist movements use violent talk as a rhetorical tool to express anger and frustration, not always correlating with future actions. This study examines white supremacist extremist communication patterns.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Communication Studies
Background:
- Extremist movements often espouse ideologies antagonistic to the status quo.
- Communication, particularly 'talk,' is a key manifestation of extremist ideologies and group cohesion.
- Discussions within extremist groups do not always directly predict future behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the function of violent talk within white supremacist extremist groups.
- To understand how these discussions serve as a rhetorical device for expressing frustration and anger.
- To gain insight into the interactional dynamics of extremist culture.
Main Methods:
- Ethnographic data collection on US white supremacists since 1997.
- Analysis of communication patterns and rhetorical devices used by extremists.
- Qualitative examination of extremist discourse.
Main Results:
- Violent talk functions as a rhetorical device for white supremacists.
- Discussions provide a sense of 'doing' and an outlet for expressing anger and frustration.
- Communication patterns reveal interactional qualities of extremist culture.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the role of violent talk is crucial for assessing extremist groups.
- Rhetorical functions of extremist communication offer policy implications for threat assessment.
- The study provides insights into the nuances of extremist discourse and behavior.
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