Vigilantism Against Migrants and Minorities

ISBN-13: 9781138493926 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 348 str.

Tore Bjorgo; Miroslav Mares

Opis

This edited volume traces the rise of far right vigilante movements – some who have been involved in serious violence against minorities, migrants and other vulnerable groups in society, whereas other vigilantes are intimidating but avoid using violence.

Spis treści

Part 1: Introduction  Vigilantism against Migrants and Minorities ‒ Concepts and Goals of Current Research  Part 2: Case studies from 17 countries  1. Ku Klux Klan: Vigilantism against Blacks, Immigrants and Other Minorities  2. Jewish Vigilantism in the West Bank  3. Protecting Holy Cows: Hindu Vigilantism against Muslims in India  4. Violent Attacks against Migrants and Minorities in the Russian Federation  5. Anti-Immigration Militias and Vigilante Groups in Germany: An Overview  6. Vigilante Militias against Roma and Migrants in Hungary  7. Vigilantism in Slovakia and the Czech Republic  8. The Minutemen: Patrolling and Performativity Along the U.S. / Mexican border  9. Vigilante Groups against Ethnic Minorities and Migrants in Bulgaria  10. Vigilantism in Greece: The Case of the Golden Dawn  11. Forza Nuova and the Security Walks: Squadrismo and Extreme Right Vigilantism in Italy  12. Beyond the Hand of the State: Vigilantism against Migrants and Minorities in France  13. Vigilantism in the United Kingdom: Britain First and "Operation Fightback"  14. The Soldiers of Odin in Finland: From a Local Movement to International Franchise  15. Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing? The Taming of the Soldiers of Odin in Norway  16. Soldiers of Odin in Canada: The Failure of a Transnational Ideology  17. Pop-Up Vigilantism and Fascist patrols in Sweden  Part 3: Comparative Perspectives  18. Comparative Perspectives on Vigilantism against Migrants and Minorities