Rechtsextremismus und Zivilgesellschaft in Berlin

In: Neue soziale Bewegungen: Forschungsjournal, Band 21, Heft 4, S. 52-57

Abstract

Analyzing the question if there is a rightist civil society in Berlin, the author describes the special social structure within the city. He finds that there are spaces of dominance for rightist extremists with the known consequences for those not fitting the scheme ('No-go-Areas'). But these spaces are confronted with an atmosphere in the city that is generally supportive of human rights. A democratic civil society exists even in areas, where right-wing extremism is common. Problems with ideological attitudes such as antisemitism & racism can be understood only in the context of political, social & societal developments. Political concepts underestimating this complexity are unlikely to bring about democratic change in areas dominated by right wing extremism. Adapted from the source document.