The Dark Side of Pick-Up Artists and the Attraction to Their Communities

A concerning number of British people blame women for rape if they were flirting or drunk, and this perspective is even more prevalent among young people. However, it is important to recognize that individuals involved in these communities often have their own personal issues and vulnerabilities. Lack of offline support and funding cuts for youth centers contribute to the susceptibility of young men to online radicalization. These communities are highly skilled at grooming boys by using internet terminology. Many boys who are influenced by this ideology may not even be aware of terms like 'incel' or 'pick up artistry', but they easily come across the material and ideas propagated by these communities.