Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Studying Involuntary Celibacy

Understanding Incels

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

AvChristian A. I. Schlaerth,Aaron M. Puhrmann,Laura L. Finley

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While public attention has often centered on the most visible and violent expressions of incel ideology, this volume offers a deeper analysis, moving beyond reductive narratives to explore the complex social, psychological, and communicative dimensions of inceldom.Drawing on expertise from sociology, psychology, communication studies, and conflict resolution, contributors explore the historical development of incel ideology, the formation of incel identity, gendered aspects inceldom, the relationship between involuntary celibacy and violence, and the emergence of femcels and queer incel communities. The volume concludes by exploring avenues for disengagement from incel ideology, while offering concrete proposals for future research into the evolving dynamics of online radicalization and gendered alienation.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-06-25
Mått152 x 229 x 14 mm
Vikt503 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor248
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781666966503

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AcknowledgmentsForewordPrologue by Ryan ClarkIntroduction by Christian A. I. Schlaerth and Aaron M. PuhrmannChapter 1: History, Background, and the Ideology of Involuntary Celibates by Christian A. I. SchlaerthChapter 2: Boys in Crisis: The Development of Incel Mindsets in Youth by Madison TurunenChapter 3: Incels, Gender, and Mass Shootings by Laura FinleyChapter 4: Taking the “Black Pill”: Anomie, Perceived Social Death, and the Incel Phenomenon Online by Aaron M. Puhrmann and Christian A. I. SchlaerthChapter 5: Unrequited Love Hurts: Rejection, Resentment, and Reconciliation in the Manosphere by Wim LavenChapter 6: Incels and Social Exchange Theory by Kassidy C. Elyea and Elaine A. BossardChapter 7: An Empirical Assessment of Incel Radicalization and Political Extremism in the United States by Feodor Gostjev and Alex RayChapter 8: Incels and Popular Culture by Laura Finley and Christian A. I. SchlaerthChapter 9: After the Echo Chamber: Exploring Radical Approaches to Understanding the Internet and Inceldom by Niall Campbell, Neil Vallely, and Lesley ProcterChapter 10: Females Can Be Incels? Examining the Femcel Movement by Laura FinleyChapter 11: Queering Incel Subculture by Madison TurunenChapter 12: (Un)Forgiveness in the Manosphere: Navigating Anger and Resentment in Incel Culture by Wim LavenConclusion by Laura FinleyIndexAbout the EditorsAbout the Contributors

Incels constitute an underdiscussed group in academic settings. This collection of articles attempts to remedy this shortcoming. Particularly noteworthy is the multi-disciplinary orientation that is taken, thereby offering a broad lens on this topic. Indeed, the aim of this book is to provide a holistic and humanistic analysis. A key message is that incels, despite often being chastised and marginalized, deserve serious analysis and understanding.