In this gripping episode of The Counter Narrative, we delve deep into the world of the "manosphere" and its potential dangers for women and girls worldwide.
Our guests, Jennifer Luu and Michelle Elias who co-created Uncovering Incels, an award-winning documentary exploring the hidden world of incels share their groundbreaking work on the incel (involuntary celibate) movement and the broader manosphere.
Through their research, they reveal the disturbing connections between online hatred and real-world violence, shedding light on the growing threat posed by these extremist communities.
Join us as we explore the dark corners of the internet where misogyny, toxic masculinity, and extreme isolation fuel hatred and violence against women.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
01:50 - Let's start from the beginning. What inspired you both to create this documentary?
04:25 - And in your exploration, were you able to draw or validate any
connections between online misogyny and real-world violence?
11:55 - During your research, what insights or findings struck you the most?
17:20 - Social media plays a huge role in today's society. Based on your work, would you
say it's an enabler of the incel movement, or can it actually help curb the spread of such ideologies?
21:20 - It's intriguing yet concerning how many are drawn to the incel community.
From your perspective, what's the driving force behind this influx?
22:59 - Given those drivers, how do you think the rise of incel culture has impacted
broader societal discussions on gender, relationships, and mental health?
26:51 - Turning to solutions now, what actions do you believe society can take to
prevent the growth of incel ideologies?
28:49 - And the media surely has a role to play. How can it contribute to the public
discourse around incel violence and prevent the spread?
34:45 - You've touched on the reasons why people might join incel communities. With
the understanding that no one is immune to such influences, what advice would you
offer to those at risk of being drawn into these communities?
45:00 - Sign out
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