The Crisis of Chad: Men’s Rights Movements and Contemporary Anti-feminism

Author

• Kendrick Zapata, CUNY City CollegeFollow

Date of Award

2021

Document Type

Thesis

Department

History

First Advisor

John Gillooly

Second Advisor

Laurie Woodard

Keywords

incel manosphere gender masculinity men's rights

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the relationship between the modern incel and manosphere movement, and its historical legacies in anti-feminist discourses in late 20th century men's rights movements. The manosphere is a collection of online videos, forums, blogs, and websites dedicated to raising awareness or promoting masculinist philosophies. Incels in particular are individuals that understand their lack of sexual interaction as inherent, and often interact in digital spaces with others. Incel beliefs range from calling for the reversal of women’s rights, to seeking advice on self-improvement forums that offer advice to young men seeking to improve their physique through diet and exercise. By analyzing the digital history of incels, the thesis will also describe the incel movement's shift from group building to hotbed of rabid anti-feminist provocateurs.

Recommended Citation

Zapata, Kendrick, "The Crisis of Chad: Men’s Rights Movements and Contemporary Anti-feminism" (2021). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/cc_etds_theses/955