CNA Explains: What is incel culture and why does it sometimes lead to radicalisation?

Mădălin Mihai

CNA’s Fabian Koh takes a closer look at the incel community after a 14-year-old, who identified as an incel and subscribed to a mix of extremist ideologies, was picked up by Singapore authorities. SINGAPORE: The Singaporean student first came across online content on “looksmaxxing” – an incel subculture which provides solutions on how to enhance one’s physical appearance – in late 2023. He subsequently identified as an incel, and at the same time began to be influenced and radicalised by

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