Rising inequality, a lack of secure work, and the failure of social mobility are making young people vulnerable to extremism, writes Dr Sophie James and James Cronin.

Adolesence is a gripping portrayal of how young people often searching for a sense of community or belonging can find themselves pulled into toxic subcultures online. It sheds light on a disturbing process: how seemingly ‘innocent’ discussions, memes, and viral posts can subtly brainwash vulnerable minds, leading them down a path of radicalisation and, ultimately, real-world violence...

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