Purity spiral

A purity spiral is a theory about a problematic form of mindset within certain groups, where their members tend to prove their loyalty by coming up with extreme views and pressuring others into agreeing with them, which causes a "spiral" of in-group radicalization. Group members who do not follow the spiral are often abused.

Examples

Purity spiral has existed among several groups or regimes throughout history, with some causing disastrous consequences:

References

1 2 3 4 Gavin Haynes. "The purity spiral", Spiked, 10 February 2020.
1 2 3 4 Campbell, Bradley; Manning, Jason (2018). "Opposition, Imitation, and the Spread of Victimhood". The Rise of Victimhood Culture: Microaggressions, Safe Spaces, and the New Culture Wars. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 9783319703299.

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[A-1] 1 2 3 4 Gavin Haynes. "The purity spiral", Spiked, 10 February 2020.

[B-2] 1 2 3 4 Campbell, Bradley; Manning, Jason (2018). "Opposition, Imitation, and the Spread of Victimhood". The Rise of Victimhood Culture: Microaggressions, Safe Spaces, and the New Culture Wars. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 9783319703299.