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Survivalism is a social movement/sub-culture consisting of individuals and groups who are actively preparing for dire emergencies, including possible disruptions in the social and/or political order, on a locale and/or global scale.
'''Survivalism''' is a social movement/sub-culture consisting of individuals and groups who are actively preparing for dire emergencies, including possible disruptions in the social and/or political order, on a local and/or global scale.
== Factors involved in increasing survivalism in contemporary times ==
== Factors involved in increasing survivalism in contemporary times ==
In recent years, survivalism has gained more traction due to the high amounts of sovereign debt in [[Western World]] economies and due to the current [[currency war]]s (significant printing of money by various economies) which are designed to weaken the currencies of countries in order to boost their exports.
In recent years, survivalism has gained more traction due to the high amounts of sovereign debt in [[Western World]] economies and due to the current [[currency war]]s (significant printing of money by various economies) which are designed to weaken the currencies of countries in order to boost their exports.
Additionally, there is a lot of unemployment in many Western countries - particularly among the youth and those who occupy the lower economic strata of societies.
These economic problems have created a significant amount of turnover in terms of various government leadership around the world. Further intensifying the concerns/fears of survivalists is an increased number of riots/demonstrations in Europe/United States in recent years.
These economic problems have created a significant amount of turnover in terms of various government leadership around the world. Further intensifying the concerns/fears of survivalists is an increased number of riots/demonstrations in Europe/United States in recent years.
In addition, the global economy has become more interdependent so economic panics/problems can spread across economies to a greater degree.
In addition, the global economy has become more interdependent so economic panics/problems can spread across economies to a greater degree.
By definition, followers of survivalism are independent individuals who place a high value of self-reliance. Nonetheless, they gather for "survival camps" where they exchange information and practice living under rustic circumstances for a brief time. Firms also conduct "advanced survival training courses".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/12/03/wilderness-survival-school/3807671/|work=USA Today|title=12 survival schools that could save your life|accessdate=April 6, 2016|date=Dec. 3, 2013}}</ref>
== Recommended books ==
== Recommended books ==
*[[Economic depression]]
*[[Economic depression]]
==References==
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[[Category: Social movements]]
[[Category: Social movements]]