Kanye West had his Twitter account locked on Sunday following multiple antisemitic tweets. His social media rant brought up mentions of other extremist terms used against Jewish people.
As is the case with many online platforms, users create their own vernacular or hijack terms to describe their attitudes, themselves or how they view others. It's important to understand the words used by extremists in order to recognize when someone you know may be succumbing to hate-filled online groups.
"Friends and family members who are concerned about possible extremist ties and activity can be on the lookout for red flags, which include using terminology frequently found in extremist attackers' online messaging," said Jessica Reaves, editorial director of the Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism. "A rapid escalation of threatening language or increase in usage of these terms is also an alarming sign and should be taken seriously."
Here are some extremist terms and attitudes you should be aware of.
JQ, or the "Jewish Question," is an idea that's been circulating since the 1800s that falsely claims Jewish people are a problem in society, according to the ADL. Leaders in Nazi Germany viewed the Holocaust as the "Final Solution to the Jewish Question." To be discreet, extremists use the abbreviation JQ in chats and forum posts.
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