Project

The incel community: How the internet contributes to the presence of online misogyny within the manosphere

Code
01D20022
Duration
01 October 2022 → 31 October 2023
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Social sciences
    • Causes and prevention of crime
    • Criminology not elsewhere classified
Keywords
Online misogyny cyberviolence online deviancy
 
Project description

The incel community is an online community known for its online misogyny. This mixed methods study will contribute to knowledge on the characteristics of incels, motivations to join and participate in this community, and their experiences and interactions online. This also includes how this community contributes to the development, sustainment and spreading of online misogyny.