Abstract: The term extremism refers to the distance from moderation, excess and hyperbole, and it is a relative term that varies from one society to another, according to the prevailing traditions, values and culture, as the problem of extremism is one of the main issues that contemporary societies are concerned with is a phenomenon that has its roots in the intellectual formation of societies. By knowing the concept of extremism, we can identify the reasons that contributed to the existence of extremism as a phenomenon, on the one hand; on the other hand, to clarify the role of women in combating extremism and developing effective solutions to reduce this phenomenon. As women play a major role in society, starting from the family to educational institutions through education and awareness in spreading knowledge about issues related to extremism, violence and terrorism, they play an essential role in educating and raising generations on the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence by promoting dialogue, stability, the values of democracy and Human Rights in society, as well as increasing economic opportunities for women and supporting them in entrepreneurship and economic empowerment contribute to achieving justice and reducing poverty and thus reducing extremism in society. The study was based on this topic by asking the following questions: What is extremism, what are its causes and types, and how does the role of women affect the fight against intellectual extremism. Keywords: extremism, hyperbole, intellectual extremism, terrorism, women.