BIO

As a student at Florida State University majoring in Biochemistry, I am deeply passionate about pursuing a career in medical research. I recognize the immense potential of scientific exploration to unravel the mysteries of life and address complex challenges facing humanity. My interests lie at the intersection of biology, chemistry, health, and social behaviors. I am actively seeking opportunities to contribute my enthusiasm and diverse skillset to impactful research projects aligned with my interests. My ultimate goal is to advance scientific understanding and make meaningful contributions through my research endeavors

Incels and Firearms

Abstract

This study addresses violent tendencies against women among heterosexual male involuntary celibates, also known as ‘incels.’ The aim of this study is to determine the extent to which incels use online platforms and discourse communities to voice their opinions as well as the degree to which other members of the community agree or disagree with each other. The research employed online text analysis methods to pull discourse from online platforms including Reddit, YouTube, Twitch, and Telegram. The researchers conducted an analysis of the pulled comments and posts to search for common key words and opinions. While analysis of raw data is still ongoing, current findings suggest that incels prefer to discuss their ideologies on more private platforms and tend to use code words for violent ideals on more public platforms.

Keywords: incel, Reddit, violence, masculinity