The primary goal of individuals involved in radicalization often revolves around justifying their participation in social change via violence. This means that radicalized individuals may reach a point where they believe that conventional methods of enacting change, such as political reform or peaceful activism, are insufficient or ineffective. As a result, they may resort to using violence as a means to achieve their ideology or promote their beliefs. This mindset reflects a significant shift from lawful, democratic approaches towards methods that are designed to instill fear or coerce others into submission or compliance with their beliefs.
In contrast, achieving political reform through legislation, engaging in peaceful activism, or increasing community awareness about extremism represent approaches that aim for constructive and non-violent forms of social change, which do not align with the mindset typically associated with radicalization.