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Some of uglycel factors that have been cited by incelibates include issues such as having a [[physical disability]], a physical illness<ref>Dewey, Caitlin (October 7, 2015). "Incels, 4chan and the Beta Uprising: making sense of one of the Internet's most-reviled subcultures". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286</ref>, being [[unattractive]],<ref name="ellereeve">https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/7xqw3g/this-is-what-the-life-of-an-incel-looks-like</ref> some physiological problem, a discrepancy in [[libido]], a lack of sexual prowess<ref name="Yvonne">http://www.foxnews.com/story/2009/06/15/foxsexpert-5-ways-to-fix-sexless-marriage.html</ref> a negative body image,<ref>http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwexa/news/archive/2001/01_0724-invcelrel.htm</ref> an inadequate physical appearance<ref>http://www.theweek.co.uk/93167/what-is-the-incel-movement</ref> bad genes<ref name="scienceincel"/> or [[lookism]]<ref>https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/self-hating-incel-men-are-the-new-jihadis-5rz37h9s9</ref>. The term incelibate has also been applied to those who lack access to birth control and subsequent fears of unwanted pregnancies, and men who were castrated against their will.<ref>Abbott, Elizabeth (2001). A History of Celibacy. Da Capo Press. pp. 20, 294, 303, 309–312. ISBN 9780306810411.</ref> | Some of [[uglycel]] factors that have been cited by incelibates include issues such as having a [[physical disability]], a physical illness<ref>Dewey, Caitlin (October 7, 2015). "Incels, [[4chan]] and the Beta Uprising: making sense of one of the Internet's most-reviled subcultures". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286</ref>, being [[unattractive]],<ref name="ellereeve">https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/7xqw3g/this-is-what-the-life-of-an-incel-looks-like</ref> some physiological problem, a discrepancy in [[libido]], a lack of sexual prowess<ref name="Yvonne">http://www.foxnews.com/story/2009/06/15/foxsexpert-5-ways-to-fix-sexless-marriage.html</ref> a negative body image,<ref>http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwexa/news/archive/2001/01_0724-invcelrel.htm</ref> an inadequate physical appearance<ref>http://www.theweek.co.uk/93167/what-is-the-incel-movement</ref> bad genes<ref name="scienceincel"/> or [[lookism]]<ref>https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/self-hating-incel-men-are-the-new-jihadis-5rz37h9s9</ref>. The term [[incelibate]] has also been applied to those who lack access to birth control and subsequent fears of unwanted pregnancies, and men who were castrated against their will.<ref>Abbott, Elizabeth (2001). A History of Celibacy. Da Capo Press. pp. 20, 294, 303, 309–312. ISBN 9780306810411.</ref> | ||
[[Incelibate]]s sometimes describe discrimination or rejection on the basis of their physical appearance as lookism. Examples of perceived physical flaws vary widely and include small wrists, a small penis, large nostrils<ref>https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/incels-looksmaxing-obsession_us_5b50e56ee4b0de86f48b0a4f</ref> a small neck,<ref name="ellereeve"/> baldness and being short.<ref name="scienceincel">https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2018/08/the-science-of-incels-all-the-reasons-why-some-men-can-t-find-a-partner.html</ref> The bone structure is a major theme of discussion on incel forums, with inconspicuous jaw lines or chins or the presence of an [[overbite]] viewed as unfavorable. "Bonesmashing" (using blunt trauma) or "mewing" (using tongue pressure on the [[palate]]) are attempts at altering this bone structure.<ref> https://slate.com/gdpr?redirect_uri=%2Fhuman-interest%2F2018%2F07%2Fincel-memes-like-millimeters-of-bone-and-virgin-vs-chad-mask-a-dangerous-and-toxic-culture.html%3Fvia%3Dgdpr-consent&redirect_host=https%3A%2F%2Fslate.com</ref> Others attribute it to [[sexual racism]], with some claiming that those of a minority ethnic group face rejection in the dating world,<ref name="psychologytodaysam">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/minority-report/201706/involuntary-celibacy</ref> and that having a dark skin color is a disadvantage.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cant-get-a-date-these-indians-think-its-their-race-women-hate/articleshow/64479774.cms</ref> | [[Incelibate]]s sometimes describe discrimination or rejection on the basis of their physical appearance as lookism. Examples of perceived physical flaws vary widely and include small wrists, a small penis, large nostrils<ref>https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/incels-looksmaxing-obsession_us_5b50e56ee4b0de86f48b0a4f</ref> a small neck,<ref name="ellereeve"/> baldness and being short.<ref name="scienceincel">https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2018/08/the-science-of-incels-all-the-reasons-why-some-men-can-t-find-a-partner.html</ref> The bone structure is a major theme of discussion on incel forums, with inconspicuous jaw lines or chins or the presence of an [[overbite]] viewed as unfavorable. "Bonesmashing" (using blunt trauma) or "mewing" (using tongue pressure on the [[palate]]) are attempts at altering this bone structure.<ref> https://slate.com/gdpr?redirect_uri=%2Fhuman-interest%2F2018%2F07%2Fincel-memes-like-millimeters-of-bone-and-virgin-vs-chad-mask-a-dangerous-and-toxic-culture.html%3Fvia%3Dgdpr-consent&redirect_host=https%3A%2F%2Fslate.com</ref> Others attribute it to [[sexual racism]], with some claiming that those of a minority ethnic group face rejection in the dating world,<ref name="psychologytodaysam">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/minority-report/201706/involuntary-celibacy</ref> and that having a dark skin color is a disadvantage.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cant-get-a-date-these-indians-think-its-their-race-women-hate/articleshow/64479774.cms</ref> | ||