Germany: Female Neo-Nazis | European Journal

  • 13 years ago
Right-wing terrorists are thought to be behind the murders of a number of immigrants and a policewoman. One of the suspects is a woman.Right-wing extremism is widely thought to be dominated by violent men. But increasing numbers of women are joining neo-Nazi organizations. It’s estimated females now account for between 10 and 20 percent of the membership of such groups. Women are also taking on a different role -- no longer limited to spreading hatred through propaganda, they're actively perpetrating violence, too. We investigate the role of women in neo-Nazi groups.