Reporter explores under-researched incel phenomenon in Czech and Slovak contexts, noting cultural differences from Western studies.
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The phenomenon of incels is not well-researched in the Czech context; reporter Petra Dvořáková from DenÃk Referendum investigated this topic because existing discussions primarily stem from Anglo-Saxon studies, which may not capture different societal conditions. She found that Czech and Slovak incels do not actively gather on forums online. This difference might be due to the lack of visibility of local internet communities or a delay in cultural trends reaching Central Europe compared to the West. Furthermore, Western incel portrayals often stereotype Slavic countries. Among Slavic incels, some are mocked as “fake” because they live in countries with a higher proportion of women and more traditionally oriented women adhering to gender roles. Dvořáková suggests that Czech society’s different relationship with feminism—where anti-feminism is common rather than mainstream like in the West—prevents incels from defining themselves against it to the same extent. She cautions that her writings are not representative research of all Czech incels, noting that more men who voluntarily abstain from sex and hold progressive views responded because she publishes in a left-leaning media outlet.
