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Michael Kimmel
Sociologist and gender studies scholar (professor emeritus) who discusses masculinity, aggrieved entitlement, and how these dynamics relate to incel identity and violence.
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Oct 22, 2025
• 30min
From Victim to Violence
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Dr. Michael Kimmel, a sociologist and expert on gender studies, dives deep into the convoluted psyche of incels. He explains how online anonymity fuels hostile environments, allowing misogyny to flourish unchecked. Kimmel discusses aggrieved entitlement, revealing how men feel owed romance and status, which can lead to violent resentment. He also analyzes the language used in incel forums that dehumanizes women and contributes to a dangerous culture. Insights into how personal failures and societal expectations culminate in grievances provide a chilling backdrop to this troubling phenomenon.
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