Community and Development Nicolas Jensen Community and Development Nicolas Jensen

Understanding and Addressing “The Incel Rebellion”

The spread of Incel ideology is being bolstered by the rise of right-wing extremism around the world. The threat of further mass attacks by Incels remains high. Their worldview is skewed around hegemonic and toxic masculinity, and the ideology is propagated through online communities with tens of thousands of daily users. To combat the ideology, policy makers must explore opportunities to increase education in critical thought, create community initiatives that centre on combating extremist ideologies, increase mental health resources for young men, and work with private technology companies to manage and monitor the online forums where Incels collaborate and connect.

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