![]() Content ![]() I. INTRODUCTION ![]() II. A CASE STUDY: THE ISLAMIST—HOW RADICAL ISLAM SPREAD IN THE UK ![]() III. MODELLING AND CORROBORATING THE RADICALIZATION PATH![]() IV. PROLIFERATION OF RADICALISTS’ IDEAS IN THE UK![]() V. DE-RADICALIZATION AND SPREADING MODERATE IDEAS![]() A. INTRODUCTION ![]() B. REVERSING THE TIDE OF RADICALISM ![]() C. CONTOURS OF DE-RADICALIZATION CAMPAIGN![]() 1. Problems with Calling for a Theological Innovation ![]() 2. Strengthening Family Can Counter Radicalization ![]() 3. Constructing Suitable Narratives![]() 4. Spreading the Idea of Strengthening the Family System ![]() a. Law of the Few ![]() (1) Mavens: As already stated, the Mavens are the data banks, they are information specialists who are readily available to assist people with information sharing. However, unlike ideas pertaining to religion where the numbers of qualified people are limited, those knowledgeable about social themes like “family” should know no such limits. As far as the issue of finding them is concerned, we must look for these individuals in two different age groups: older people who enjoy respect and credibility within th![]() (2) Connectors: Connectors are people with a special gift for bringing the world together. They are not particular or choosy about information and enjoy passing on to others anything they find interesting. They are people who naturally occupy the hubs in multiple societal networks. In the case of “family” as an innovation, we do not require any separate set of Connectors. Connectors are especially important during the initial stages of introducing an innovation. However, Connectors merely pass along the inf![]() (3) Salesmen: The Salesmen’s role will be the most critical. Salesmen help reduce uncertainty about an innovation. These individuals must be clear in their own minds about what goals lie behind adoption of the innovation. Unlike Connectors who mostly help with propagating information, Salesmen are practitioners of innovation. Much of their credibility rests in their actions. Thus, to persuade people to adopt family values, Salesmen must show people the practicability and usefulness of adopting this innovati
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![]() VI. CONCLUSION![]() APPENDIX. ISLAM ON CAMPUS: A SURVEY OF UK STUDENT OPINIONS (EXTRACTS)![]() LIST OF REFERENCES![]() INITIAL DISTRIBUTION LIST
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