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Ideology, Identity, and Impact: Understanding the Organizational Configuration of the Nordic Resistance Movement in Scandinavia

Sønstevold, Elisabeth LU (2024) WPMM42 20231
Sociology
School of Social Work
Department of Sociology
Abstract
Based on social movement theory and a multi-level analysis, this thesis explores the Nordic Resistance Movement’s (NRM) organizational configuration, transnational character, and ideological foundations through a comparative case study of the NRM in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The NRM uses a combination of decentralized structures, hierarchies, and symbols, contributing to their unique dual national-transnational character. They navigate the political landscape using an accelerationist strategy and continue to operate across borders while still maintaining a strong national presence. This thesis further explores the historical roots of the NRM, emphasizing a continuity with their commitment to being a Neo-Nazi Pan-Nordic movement based on... (More)
Based on social movement theory and a multi-level analysis, this thesis explores the Nordic Resistance Movement’s (NRM) organizational configuration, transnational character, and ideological foundations through a comparative case study of the NRM in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The NRM uses a combination of decentralized structures, hierarchies, and symbols, contributing to their unique dual national-transnational character. They navigate the political landscape using an accelerationist strategy and continue to operate across borders while still maintaining a strong national presence. This thesis further explores the historical roots of the NRM, emphasizing a continuity with their commitment to being a Neo-Nazi Pan-Nordic movement based on traditional national socialism/Nazism. The results demonstrate how this far-right social movement organization adapts and position themselves within the larger far-right landscape. This thesis suggests further research with an expanded dataset for more incisive insights into both national differences and overarching themes. (Less)
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author
Sønstevold, Elisabeth LU
supervisor
organization
course
WPMM42 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Extremism, Scandinavia, Nordic Resistance Movement, Multi-Level Analysis, Social Movement Theory
language
English
id
9146615
date added to LUP
2024-01-30 13:06:10
date last changed
2024-01-30 13:06:10
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  abstract     = {{Based on social movement theory and a multi-level analysis, this thesis explores the Nordic Resistance Movement’s (NRM) organizational configuration, transnational character, and ideological foundations through a comparative case study of the NRM in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The NRM uses a combination of decentralized structures, hierarchies, and symbols, contributing to their unique dual national-transnational character. They navigate the political landscape using an accelerationist strategy and continue to operate across borders while still maintaining a strong national presence. This thesis further explores the historical roots of the NRM, emphasizing a continuity with their commitment to being a Neo-Nazi Pan-Nordic movement based on traditional national socialism/Nazism. The results demonstrate how this far-right social movement organization adapts and position themselves within the larger far-right landscape. This thesis suggests further research with an expanded dataset for more incisive insights into both national differences and overarching themes.}},
  author       = {{Sønstevold, Elisabeth}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Ideology, Identity, and Impact: Understanding the Organizational Configuration of the Nordic Resistance Movement in Scandinavia}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}