Mainstreaming the Blackpill: understanding the Incel Community on TikTok

Incels (involuntary celibates), a subgroup of the so called ‘manosphere,’ have become an increasing security concern for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners following their association with several violent attacks. Once mostly contained on niche men’s forums, redpilled and blackpilled commu...

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Authors: Solea, Anda Iulia (Author) ; Sugiura, Lisa (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: European journal on criminal policy and research
Year: 2023, Volume: 29, Issue: 3, Pages: 311-336
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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