Neo-Nazism facts for kids

Neo-Nazism refers to the ideas and actions of certain groups who want to bring back the beliefs and practices of Nazism after World War II. These groups have different ideas, but they all share some core beliefs. Neo-Nazis often show loyalty to Adolf Hitler. They believe in hating Jewish people (anti-Semitism), being racist, and thinking that a certain group of people (a "Germanic master race") is better than others. They also often hate and fear people from different countries (xenophobia), have extreme pride in their own nation (nationalism), believe in white supremacy, support strong military power (militarism), and dislike people who are homosexual (homophobia).

Neo-Nazis often use symbols from Nazi Germany, like the swastika. Neo-Nazism has been connected to far-right political groups in places like England, such as the National Front and the British National Party. It is also linked to the skinhead sub-culture.

What is Neo-Nazism?

Neo-Nazism is a set of ideas that tries to bring back the old beliefs of Nazism. Nazism was a political movement in Germany led by Adolf Hitler before and during World War II. After the war ended in 1945, Nazism was defeated. However, some groups still wanted to follow its ideas. These groups are called Neo-Nazis. They believe in many of the same things as the original Nazis.

What Do Neo-Nazis Believe?

Neo-Nazis hold several strong and often hateful beliefs.

• Loyalty to Adolf Hitler: They admire Adolf Hitler and his actions during World War II.
• Anti-Semitism: This means they hate Jewish people. This hatred is a central part of their beliefs.
• Racism: They believe that some races are better than others. They often think that white people, especially those they consider "Germanic," are superior.
• Xenophobia: This is a strong fear or dislike of people from other countries. Neo-Nazis often want to keep their own country "pure" from outsiders.
• Extreme Nationalism: They have an intense pride in their own nation, often believing it is better than all others. They might want to expand their country's power.
• White Supremacy: This is the belief that white people are superior to all other races.
• Militarism: They often support a strong military and believe in using force to achieve their goals.
• Homophobia: This is the hatred or fear of people who are homosexual.

Symbols and Groups

Neo-Nazis often use symbols that were used by Nazi Germany. The most well-known symbol is the swastika. Using these symbols can be illegal in some countries.

Neo-Nazism is linked to certain political parties and groups around the world. In England, for example, groups like the National Front and the British National Party have been connected to far-right ideas. Some people who are part of the skinhead sub-culture also follow Neo-Nazi beliefs. These groups often hold demonstrations or meetings to spread their ideas.

A demonstration organised by the youth movement of the right-wing National Democratic Party of Germany, in 2004

A group of neonazis commemorating Rudolf Hess. The banner reads: Martyrs never die

Some neonazis are skinheads.

Images for kids

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  Otto Ernst Remer, Wehrmacht general and leader of the postwar Socialist Reich Party

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  Otto Strasser, leader of the German Social Union, returned from exile to Germany in the mid-1950s.

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  Members of the National Bolshevik Party. "Nazbols" tailor ultra-nationalist themes to a native Russian environment while still employing Nazi aesthetics.

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  Young boy wearing a shirt with a Black Legion sign at a Thompson concert

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  Graffiti depicting the U symbol of the Ustashe during the Anti-Cyrillic protests in Croatia

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  Pekka Siitoin, Finnish neo-Nazi and occultist, photographed in 1976, wearing the IKL uniform, a blue tie and a black shirt

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  Neo-Nazi demonstration in Leipzig, Germany, in October 2009

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  "Hungaria Skins" with a flag evoking the Arrow Cross in 1997

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  The nearest Italy came to returning to fascism was the 1970 Golpe Borghese of commando veteran Junio Valerio Borghese.

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  ONR march in Poznań in November 2015

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  A neo-Nazi in Russia. The photograph was taken at an anti-gay demonstration in Moscow in October 2010.

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  Neo-Nazi skinheads in Spain

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  Ukrainian volunteer battalion members with neo-Nazi Wolfsangel symbol, 24 July 2014

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  British National Front (UK) marchers in the 1970s. It is a far-right, fascist political party in the United Kingdom.

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  Flag of the National Socialist Movement of Chile

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  National Socialist Movement rally on the west lawn of the US Capitol, Washington, DC, 2008

See also

In Spanish: Neonazismo para niños