Introduction
A whole pejorative of 'Incel' has been thrown around at others on social media and social gathering. The term primarily expresses a form of contempt for a man who is not sexually and/or romantically desirable. This usage of the word undermines what Incel really means and drives attention away from the actual topic. The scientific definition of Inceldom is, "A man who is reproductively unfit or not sexually selected for by females." It becomes clear that this is not a new phenomenon at all. In fact, Inceldom has existed for as long as sexual reproduction has.
Explanations For Inceldom
According to multiple observations, there are two types of Incels: Environmental and Biological. Environmental Incels fall into inceldom via environmental factors. Bullying, humiliation, early physical trauma, burn victims, acid attack victims, early psychological trauma, can all be listed as factors which may lead one to become an environmental incel. On the other hand, Biological Incels are such due to not being genetically gifted enough for females to sexually select them. The causes for Environmental Inceldom are obvious enough, but the causes for Biological Inceldom can be attributed to social and cultural situations around mating, sex, and sexual selection.
Possible Reasons For Biological Inceldom:
Female Incels (Femcels)
The question now comes to whether there are "Female Incels", or, more commonly referred to as, "Femcels". The theory of Femcels is incredibly fraught with many misconceptions and erroneous notions. Femceldom is simply a myth. First and foremost, the theory considers humans females to be similar to human males in reproductive value, which is simply not true. Female eggs are worth more in humans, and in most other mammal species. The Women-Are-Wonderful effect influences that the vast majority of people attribute more positive traits to females, than to males. This inbuilt liking and bias towards females, results in them having more sexual partners on average, being less likely to suffer social ostracization, having more friends, reporting higher life satisfaction than men, etc.. Secondly, hypergamy causes females to be only attracted to the most valuable men, and disregard (or, even, treat with disdain and contempt) the vast majority of other men. Females only have eyes for the top 20-10% of men (depending on their attractiveness), this results in them cutting down any pursuits from men who do not match up to their hypergamous standards. According to various studies, females find more than 80% of men unattractive (a direct result of hypergamy), which makes them not pay any attention to the vast majority of men. How can a female be Femcel if she does not even notice or think about the numerous amounts of attention and sexual interest she is being shown by the vast majority of male around her which she proceeds to ignore by deeming them "unattractive"? Lastly, a pick-up artist YouTuber named, "Playing With Fire", did a tinder experiment where he pretended to be an attractive man and an unattractive woman to see which profile would get more likes. The attractive man obtained around 150-200 likes, whilst the unattractive female obtained more than 400 likes.
Conclusion
Understanding the complex dynamics of inceldom, whether environmental or biological, necessitates a nuanced approach that transcends simplistic judgments or derogatory labels. The term "Incel" has been distorted in popular discourse, often veering into pejorative territory, detracting from the underlying issues. At its core, inceldom reflects a fundamental aspect of human reproductive biology and social dynamics that has persisted throughout history. Biological inceldom, influenced by factors such as monogamy and Bateman's Principle, underscores the harsh realities of sexual selection in the natural world. While environmental factors can contribute to inceldom, biological determinants highlight the stringent criteria imposed by evolution on reproductive success. This underscores the evolutionary pressures shaping human mating behaviors and genetic diversity. The notion of female incels, or "Femcels," remains contentious, with arguments against its validity rooted in evolutionary biology and sociocultural dynamics. The inherent value ascribed to female reproductive resources, coupled with hypergamous mating preferences, challenges the notion of female inceldom. Moreover, societal biases and gendered perceptions skew the portrayal of female experiences in the realm of sexual and romantic interactions.
Note: I am not seeking to praise or condone nature and the natural world in any way. I am an anti-natalist and am against the existence of all sentient life and nature.
A whole pejorative of 'Incel' has been thrown around at others on social media and social gathering. The term primarily expresses a form of contempt for a man who is not sexually and/or romantically desirable. This usage of the word undermines what Incel really means and drives attention away from the actual topic. The scientific definition of Inceldom is, "A man who is reproductively unfit or not sexually selected for by females." It becomes clear that this is not a new phenomenon at all. In fact, Inceldom has existed for as long as sexual reproduction has.
Explanations For Inceldom
According to multiple observations, there are two types of Incels: Environmental and Biological. Environmental Incels fall into inceldom via environmental factors. Bullying, humiliation, early physical trauma, burn victims, acid attack victims, early psychological trauma, can all be listed as factors which may lead one to become an environmental incel. On the other hand, Biological Incels are such due to not being genetically gifted enough for females to sexually select them. The causes for Environmental Inceldom are obvious enough, but the causes for Biological Inceldom can be attributed to social and cultural situations around mating, sex, and sexual selection.
Possible Reasons For Biological Inceldom:
- Monogamy: The advent of monogamy has resulted in genetically unfit and ungifted men being able to reproduce through the attainment of resources. Having weak genes being reproduced results in genetically ungifted offspring being born. This has resulted in many Incels showing unattractive phenotypic expressions, likely inherited from their fathers, which indicate poor genetic quality to females. This also explains why many countries in which monogamy is enforced, the men are less attractive compared to the global average, Examples: Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, etc..
- Male Expendability Theory + Bateman's Principle: From an anthropological perspective, males have sperm which is seen less valuable than the eggs of females. This results in females being treated better, obtaining more, having more options, etc.. This theory contributes to the notion that, "Not all men are meant to reproduce." The scarcity of female eggs results in an increase pressure from sexual selection on reproductively unfit men, letting only the most genetically gifted men to reproduce, weeding out Incels and other genetically unfit men from the human gene pool. This is enhanced by the fact that females invest more emotionally, biologically, and physically in enfants, childbirth can truly put a female in a vulnerable position, among many other reasons.
Female Incels (Femcels)
The question now comes to whether there are "Female Incels", or, more commonly referred to as, "Femcels". The theory of Femcels is incredibly fraught with many misconceptions and erroneous notions. Femceldom is simply a myth. First and foremost, the theory considers humans females to be similar to human males in reproductive value, which is simply not true. Female eggs are worth more in humans, and in most other mammal species. The Women-Are-Wonderful effect influences that the vast majority of people attribute more positive traits to females, than to males. This inbuilt liking and bias towards females, results in them having more sexual partners on average, being less likely to suffer social ostracization, having more friends, reporting higher life satisfaction than men, etc.. Secondly, hypergamy causes females to be only attracted to the most valuable men, and disregard (or, even, treat with disdain and contempt) the vast majority of other men. Females only have eyes for the top 20-10% of men (depending on their attractiveness), this results in them cutting down any pursuits from men who do not match up to their hypergamous standards. According to various studies, females find more than 80% of men unattractive (a direct result of hypergamy), which makes them not pay any attention to the vast majority of men. How can a female be Femcel if she does not even notice or think about the numerous amounts of attention and sexual interest she is being shown by the vast majority of male around her which she proceeds to ignore by deeming them "unattractive"? Lastly, a pick-up artist YouTuber named, "Playing With Fire", did a tinder experiment where he pretended to be an attractive man and an unattractive woman to see which profile would get more likes. The attractive man obtained around 150-200 likes, whilst the unattractive female obtained more than 400 likes.
Conclusion
Understanding the complex dynamics of inceldom, whether environmental or biological, necessitates a nuanced approach that transcends simplistic judgments or derogatory labels. The term "Incel" has been distorted in popular discourse, often veering into pejorative territory, detracting from the underlying issues. At its core, inceldom reflects a fundamental aspect of human reproductive biology and social dynamics that has persisted throughout history. Biological inceldom, influenced by factors such as monogamy and Bateman's Principle, underscores the harsh realities of sexual selection in the natural world. While environmental factors can contribute to inceldom, biological determinants highlight the stringent criteria imposed by evolution on reproductive success. This underscores the evolutionary pressures shaping human mating behaviors and genetic diversity. The notion of female incels, or "Femcels," remains contentious, with arguments against its validity rooted in evolutionary biology and sociocultural dynamics. The inherent value ascribed to female reproductive resources, coupled with hypergamous mating preferences, challenges the notion of female inceldom. Moreover, societal biases and gendered perceptions skew the portrayal of female experiences in the realm of sexual and romantic interactions.
Note: I am not seeking to praise or condone nature and the natural world in any way. I am an anti-natalist and am against the existence of all sentient life and nature.
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