

Incels and the Men Radicalised to Hate Women, with Laura Bates and Sonia Sodha
14 snips Oct 2, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Laura Bates, the founder of The Everyday Sexism Project, teams up with columnist Sonia Sodha to delve into the dark world of incels and online misogyny. Bates reveals how vulnerable young boys are groomed and radicalized within toxic digital communities, and how algorithms on platforms like YouTube inadvertently promote hate. They explore the alarming rise of misogynistic ideologies, the normalization of violence against women, and the gaps in accountability from social media companies. This candid conversation sheds light on an urgent issue affecting society.
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Schoolboy Radicalization
- Boys in schools across the UK repeat identical, false information about feminist issues.
- This reveals online grooming and radicalization by the same groups.
Incel Ideology
- Incels, or "involuntary celibates," blame women for their lack of sexual activity.
- They fantasize about violence and a "day of retribution" against women and sexually active men.
MGTOW Philosophy
- Men Going Their Own Way (MGTOW) believe women are toxic and dangerous.
- They advocate for complete separation from women, influencing some men to avoid female colleagues.