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,[1][2] which causes a "spiral" of in-group radicalization.[1][2] Group members who do not follow the spiral are often abused.[1][2]
Examples
[change | change source]Purity spiral has existed among several groups or regimes throughout history, with some causing disastrous consequences:[1][2]
- Soviet Union
- Khmer Rouge
- Instagram knitting circles
- Cultural Revolution under Maoism
Related pages
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Gavin Haynes. "The purity spiral", Spiked, 10 February 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 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.