Analysis of masculinism, incel ideology, and its links to far-right extremism following a Montreal attack.
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A man killed one police officer and one bystander and injured another in Montreal on June 22, 2026, before being shot by police; his manifesto called for armed insurrection based on male supremacy. This ideology is linked to the “incel” movement, which falls under masculinism—a far-right, anti-feminist view that blames women and feminism for social problems among men. Experts clarify that the core issue in incel ideology is not celibacy but a belief in genetic oppression (“lookism”) leading some men to believe they have a right to use violence against women’s bodies. Masculinism is defined as an anti-feminist movement claiming men suffer due to feminism and societal changes, often promoting a “crisis of masculinity” narrative. A French parliamentary report highlighted the risks of masculinism, noting that domestic security services view it as a radical ideology with clear signs of radicalization. Despite this, survey data shows varying levels of agreement among Europeans regarding gender roles in earnings, financial control, and responsibility for non-consensual image sharing.
