I Analyzed More than 100 Extremist Manifestos: Misogyny Was the Common Thread

Misogyny Has Become the ‘Gateway Drug’ for Violent Extremism

I analyzed more than 100 extremist manifestos: Misogyny was the common thread

Gender identity–driven violence is the most common ideological theme across ‘lone-actor’ extremist manifestos in a recent study.

Researching the Dark Playground: Young People’s Exposure to Extremist Content Online

By Tim Legrand, Nathan Manning, and Melissa-Ellen Dowling Young people worldwide are increasingly exposed to violent ideas and ideologies in web-based communities. According to national security agencies, children as young as 12 are adopting extremist beliefs, folding issues of child safeguarding into national security concerns. While we know that exposure to extremist ideologies in online settings does not necessarily translate straightforwardl…

Misogyny and Violent Extremism: Can Big Tech Fix the Glitch?

Content Warning: This Insight contains mentions of rape and violence against women. Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) is preventable, yet remains pervasive. Unfortunately, SGBV encountered in real life has migrated online as Technology-Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV). While expressed differently, both forms are rooted in extreme misogyny and reinforce each other, with digital technology exacerbating both online and offline violen…