Incels or "involuntary celibates" are those who are essentially forced into celibacy because they cannot find a sexual partner. But it's worth discussing regardless, because as many of us are beginning to realize, fringe internet culture can cause real social harm. As with all cases of radicalization, under the right set of psychological and personal conditions, individuals can be pushed to violence. Thousands of youth may feel these grievances, but only a few may ever decide that violence is a necessary way to express themselves. His violence was later lauded on the fringes of the internet, fostering a range of distasteful memes and helping to reinforce the mythos of the group.

Source: CBC News April 27, 2018 07:52 UTC