Political Masculinity: How Incels, Fundamentalists and Authoritarians Mobilise for Patriarchy

The storming of the Capitol by men with assault rifles, balaclavas, and Hawaiian shirts was a result of a male-supremacist ideology, part of a growing movement of right-wing extremists, religious fundamentalists, and male supremacists who are translating their reactionary dreams of male domination into politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2022
Publisher: Polity Press

Men clad in assault rifles, balaclavas, and Hawaiian shirts, donning bulletproof vests, converged upon the Capitol. Horned warriors adorned with painted faces and fur headdresses, their naked torsos exposed, joined the tumultuous scene. The storming of the Capitol brought together individuals who had previously encountered each other solely in the online realm of the Manosphere. These men shared a common interest, adhering to a male-supremacist ideology, which drove them to riot in pursuit of their perceived privileges. Prior to this, the world had witnessed devastating attacks perpetrated by incels—those who strive to gain unrestricted access to women's bodies by reimagining the gender hierarchy to ensure the subjugation of women.

For these men, masculinity is a political construct, and the events at the Capitol marked a significant chapter in the growing movement. From the United States and Canada to New Zealand, from Poland to Brazil, right-wing extremists, religious fundamentalists, and male supremacists are uniting their forces to translate their reactionary aspirations of male dominance into political reality. This convergence underscores the masculine roots of the authoritarian backlash, highlighting the interconnectedness of these ideologies and movements across borders.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509550814