Digital Subcultural Diffusion Theory: Rebranding the incel ideology through Looksmaxxing, Sub5s and the PSL scale
Published online on November 17, 2025
Abstract
Crime, Media, Culture, Ahead of Print.
The rise of the incel (involuntary celibate) subculture has garnered significant academic, policy, and media scrutiny in recent years. However, critical gaps persist in understanding how misogynist incel ideology permeates mainstream digital spaces. This ...
The rise of the incel (involuntary celibate) subculture has garnered significant academic, policy, and media scrutiny in recent years. However, critical gaps persist in understanding how misogynist incel ideology permeates mainstream digital spaces. This ...