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Intelligence Squared

Incels and the Men Radicalised to Hate Women, with Laura Bates and Sonia Sodha

Oct 2, 2020
45:28
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Laura Bates, bestselling author and founder of The Everyday Sexism Project, speaks with Sonia Sodha about incels and the radicalization of men who hate women. They discuss the online networks that enable extremists to commit acts of violence, groom vulnerable teenage boys, and spread misogyny. Topics include the beliefs of online misogynistic communities, the role of YouTube's algorithm in promoting harmful ideologies, and strategies for de-radicalization.
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  • Online communities of men who hate and prey on women groom and radicalize vulnerable teenage boys.
  • Greater awareness, communication, and action are needed to counteract the impact of extreme misogyny online.

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In this podcast episode, Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, discusses her new book, The Men Who Hate Women, and explores the rise of online communities of men who hate and prey on women.

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