The Two Matts Exploring the world of far-right misogyny - with Cynthia Miller-Idriss
Sep 23, 2025
Cynthia Miller-Idriss, an award-winning scholar of extremism and author of 'Man Up,' sheds light on the rise of far-right misogyny. She discusses how social media has amplified these toxic narratives and why figures like Andrew Tate attract young men. Cynthia links misogyny to wider societal grievances and highlights its surprising presence in gaming and fitness culture. She advocates for intervention strategies to counteract this extremism, emphasizing the need for open conversations and understanding in families.
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Misogyny Is Core To Far-Right Violence
- Cynthia Miller-Idriss found misogyny was often overlooked in far-right research until explicit cases like the Gretchen Whitmer plot made it obvious.
- She argues gender and misogyny are foundational to extreme-right movements and their violent outcomes.
Domestic Violence Precedes Public Attacks
- Most mass shooters have a documented history of domestic or intimate partner violence preceding public attacks.
- Misogynistic motives often mix with racial or ideological targets and are frequently overlooked in investigations.
Social Media Amplified New Misogyny
- Online misogyny surged around 2011 as social media platforms scaled up and amplified disinhibition.
- The web normalised threats, trolling, and sexualised harassment that used to be less visible offline.
