Manosphere

The manosphere is a primarily online space of misogynistic factions, including Pick Up Artists (PUA), Men"s Rights Activists (MRAs), Incels (Involuntary celibates) and others who perpetuate misogyny and a toxic iteration of masculinity.

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This database provides an overview of many of the terms and individuals used by or associated with movements and groups that subscribe to and/or promote extremist or hateful ideologies.

Remigration

"Remigration" [sic] is an extremist and anti-immigrant term that arose in Europe in the mid-2010s, promoted by Identitarian groups such as Generation Identity. "Remigration" refers to the concept of forced repatriation of immigrants, especially non-European and/or... Read more

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Transgenderism

Originally an academic term for the phenomena of gender dysphoria, the term “transgenderism” has been co-opted by anti-trans activists to characterize being transgender as an ideology rather than an innate identity. By using the term “transgenderism” instead... Read more

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"LGBTQ+ Agenda"

The “LGBTQ+ Agenda” (also known as the “Trans Agenda” or “Gay Agenda”) is a baseless conspiracy theory alleging that the LGBTQ+ rights movement is in actuality a sinister plot by left-wing political, educational and media institutions, in... Read more

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"Gender Ideology"

“Gender ideology” (also known as “LGBTQ+ ideology”) is a conspiratorial phrase coined by anti-LGBTQ+ activists and extremists to characterize attempts to achieve LGBTQ+ rights or representation as an extreme ideology or even part of a nefarious left-wing... Read more