Your Angry Neighborhood Feminist École Polytechnique Massacre
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Dec 29, 2025 Delve into the tragic 1989 École Polytechnique Massacre, where 14 women lost their lives due to a man’s extreme misogyny. Discover personal stories of the victims, their dreams, and aspirations abruptly cut short. Learn about the perpetrator's background, family influences, and the twisted motives behind his actions. Reflect on the legacy of misogynist terrorism and the incel movement. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of early education on gender equality and the need to focus on victims rather than glorify attackers.
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First Recognized Misogynist Terror Attack
- The École Polytechnique Massacre is widely considered the first documented misogynistic terrorist attack.
- Marc Lépine explicitly targeted women and wrote that “Feminists have always enraged me.”
Lives Behind The Headlines
- Madigan narrates short biographical sketches of many victims to humanize them.
- She emphasizes victims were mostly mechanical engineering students with lives and futures cut short.
Shooter's Troubled Upbringing
- Madigan summarizes Marc Lépine's family background and abusive father.
- She links his childhood violence and contempt for women to later misogynistic beliefs.
