Belkhiria, Leila (2023) Who Are Incels and How Does the Definition Impact Approaches to Deradicalization? Bachelor thesis, Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL).
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Abstract
The internet and social media have allowed people to express their concerns and frustrations anonymously. In this context, the manosphere has emerged as a network of sexist organizations that portray men as marginalized. It includes various subgroups, including the incel community, who identify as involuntarily celibate. The incel community has sparked scholarly debates. The "evil revenge" discourse suggests that inceldom has turned into a terrorist entity due to deeply ingrained misogynistic and hostile ideologies. The "violent frustration" perspective posits that incels may suffer from psychological disorders, feeling despair and ostracism. This study acknowledges the academic discourse on inceldom and its relationship with the internet in terms of deradicalization. By observing the incel community on 4chan, the study provides evidence for both paradigms. Some individuals who identify as incels may not fit the criteria, showing the community's diverse nature. Therefore, the study suggests the need for broadening deradicalization strategies, exploring the internet's potential to mitigate radicalization and the effectiveness of mental health interventions in reducing stigmatization. This comprehensive approach aims to facilitate deradicalization among incels.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Name supervisor: | McKeown, M.C. |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Sep 2023 10:54 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Sep 2023 10:54 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/344 |
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