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'''Incel''', short for '''involuntary celibacy''', is a sociological term<ref>https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224490109552083</ref> and adverse life circumstance. The term describes individuals who can not engage in romantic or sexual relationships despite a desire to. The term mainly refers to men ([[malecel]]), with a counterpart term [[femcel]] used for women. The term '''inceldom''' is commonly used to refer to the state of involuntary celibacy. | '''Incel''', short for '''involuntary celibacy''', is a sociological term<ref>https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224490109552083</ref> and adverse life circumstance. The term describes individuals who can not engage in romantic or sexual relationships despite a desire to. The term mainly refers to men ([[malecel]]), with a counterpart term [[femcel]] used for women. The term '''inceldom''' is commonly used to refer to the state of involuntary celibacy. | ||
With the term [https://incels.wiki/w/Incelosphere_timeline originating in classical literature], involuntary celibacy is increasingly recognized as a significant social circumstance, with varying interpretations and definitions. While some view involuntary celibacy as a nonsexual identity, others associate it with online communities who self-identify as incel, often from a negative perspective. Indeed, the Cambridge Dictionary and [[Wikipedia]] definitions of incel | With the term [https://incels.wiki/w/Incelosphere_timeline originating in classical literature], involuntary celibacy is increasingly recognized as a significant social circumstance, with varying interpretations and definitions. While some view involuntary celibacy as a nonsexual identity, others associate it with online communities who self-identify as incel, often from a negative perspective. Indeed, the Cambridge Dictionary and [[Wikipedia]] definitions of incel assert the term exclusively refers to "misogynistic [...] nihilistic [...] online subcultures".<ref>https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/incel</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incel</ref> These hostile definitions of inceldom have been disputed and arguably constitute misinformation.<ref>https://incels.wiki/w/Inceldom_FAQ</ref><ref>https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/articles-heterodoxy/202208/inside-the-minds-the-incels</ref> | ||
The concept of involuntary celibacy is not confined to a single political movement or online subculture. Many self-identified incels do not participate in any specific online forum. Major modern incel forums include [[incels.is]]. | The concept of involuntary celibacy is not confined to a single political movement or online subculture. Many self-identified incels do not participate in any specific online forum. Major modern incel forums include [[incels.is]]. | ||