Cover slide with SCENOR logo and the title “Fact vs Fiction”. Subtitle reads “Debunking myths about extremism, terrorism and more”. Clean blue background with handwritten orange accent text.
Slide labelled “Fiction”. Text states: “Women play only marginal roles in extremist movements.” White text box on blue background with a swipe indicator pointing to the next slide.
Slide labelled “Fact”. Text explains that research shows women participate in extremist movements in diverse ways, including propaganda, online mobilisation, logistics, recruitment, financing, and sometimes violence. Source noted as GWU Program on Extremism.
Slide labelled “Why it matters”. Text explains that assuming women are marginal can create blind spots in prevention, risk assessment, and disengagement, and that effective interventions must consider gendered roles, motivations, and pathways.
WOMEN AND EXTREMISM ARE OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD.
This FACT vs FICTION edition explains why this matters for understanding and preventing extremist mobilisation.
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