Alone Together and Angry: An Incel Revolution
Incels exist primarily as an online subculture espousing male supremacy and committing acts of violence.
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STOPPING INCEL VIOLENCE
Like others who may be on a pathway to violence at work, on campus, or in the community, Incels share some common attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that can serve as warning signs or preincident indictors.
Indicators that are shared with others, but not exclusive to Incels include:
- The “grievance collector;” chronic victimhood
- Externalized blame for their unhappiness or distress
- Relationship problems
- Depression or withdrawal
- Paranoia, or concerns that others are trying to cause harm or limit their success
- Hopelessness
- Rage, anger, seeking revenge
- Feeling trapped
- No reason for living; no purpose in life
- Self-identification as a warrior, pseudo commando, or agent to advance a particular cause or belief system
- Militarized style of dress or speech
- Expression that violence is necessary or justified
- Indicating an intent to mobilize or take action
Indicators unique to Incels include:
- Self–identification as an Incel
- Adoption of Incel terminology and worldview
- Empathy with others who have committed violent misogyny
- Participation in chat rooms and online communities espousing violence toward women or successful men
- Extreme social awkwardness, social anxiety, or body dysmorphia
- Perception of unattractiveness or undesirability
- Overt anger or resentment toward women
- Indications of preoperational hostile surveillance of places frequented or populated primarily by women
