Misogynist Incels and Male Supremacism

This policy brief, explores the history of incel identity and the development of a new misogynist ideology since 2014. It explains core concepts related to dehumanization and entitlement, significant frameworks such as the “red pill” and “black pill,” and violence as central to the movement ideology. The authors focus on conveying information most relevant to understanding and addressing potential violence by misogynist incel perpetrators, providing short overviews of issues such as race in incel communities. The brief identifies a range of concerns for policymakers and further research on how incels and misogyny fit into effective responses to violent extremism.