Pandemic Echoes: Radicalization in Isolation

This chapter examines the breakdown of temporary alliances within extremist factions during the pandemic, particularly focusing on how individuals like Brian became engrossed in the manosphere. It explores the influences of social media on male identity, dissatisfaction with modern gender dynamics, and the interplay of race and misogyny within radical communities. Furthermore, it highlights the political turbulence of 2020, marked by influential figures shaping and reacting to the prevailing socio-political narratives.