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"The 'new right' The English Defence League and PEGIDA"
Radloff, Paul Christian ; Charvát, Jan (advisor) ; Ludvík, Jan (referee)
This thesis is aimed at analysing key similarities and differences of the Englsih Defence League and the German-born social movement PEGIDA. Whereas both movements have a common goal, to stop the perceived Islamisation of their respective countries, and Europe as a whole, the means and methods vary greatly. Moreover, it is argued that the followership of said organisations differ in age, social background and motivation. Both organisations are able to exert a certain amount of influence on their supporters, the rest of the society, as well as policy- makers and the political elite. Both organisations have influenced the societal and political climate of their respective countries of origin and also in the countries in the European neighbourhood with links to individuals and organisations in North America.
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English Defence League, a new wave of far-right
Černá, Steffi ; Charvát, Jan (advisor) ; Brunclík, Miloš (referee)
The bachelor thesis deals with theoretical frame of new far right side of political spectrum which is represented on base of existing research and subsequently applied on "grassroots" of movement English Defence League. Nowadays, that is the most significant representative of this phenomenon in Great Britain and is characterized by its features which are not typical for far right ideological family for example the strong appeal on protection of human rights and tolerance which is showed primarily in the movement's structure where is a large homosexual or Jewish division. English Defence League is also known for its strong Islamophobia and cultural racism which manifests on their march and in the behaviour of their followers. English Defence League is also free member base which is organised thanks to new media, mainly social networks. The target of the bachelor thesis is, thanks to the demarcation of new far right definition, to determine ideological status of English Defence League.
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"The 'new right' The English Defence League and PEGIDA"
Radloff, Paul Christian ; Charvát, Jan (advisor) ; Ludvík, Jan (referee)
This thesis is aimed at analysing key similarities and differences of the Englsih Defence League and the German-born social movement PEGIDA. Whereas both movements have a common goal, to stop the perceived Islamisation of their respective countries, and Europe as a whole, the means and methods vary greatly. Moreover, it is argued that the followership of said organisations differ in age, social background and motivation. Both organisations are able to exert a certain amount of influence on their supporters, the rest of the society, as well as policy- makers and the political elite. Both organisations have influenced the societal and political climate of their respective countries of origin and also in the countries in the European neighbourhood with links to individuals and organisations in North America.
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