Q. Incel Movement was seen in the news recently. Which of the following correctly explains the movement?

[A] It is a movement that support the local population to fight against western countries and to become independent like the Taliban

[B] It is a movement of men which have a deep resentment towards both women and other men who are sexually active.

[C] It is a movement that oppose any actions that degrade environment.

[D] It is a movement that is against the technological equipments and they support old traditional method to improve people to people connectivity.

Answer: B
Notes:

Experts have warned that the ‘incel’ movement is slowly becoming a threat to law and order. 

  • The movement came into the spotlight yet again in the UK’s Plymouth, where a 22-year-old man shot dead five people, including a toddler. 

About Incel Movement: 

  • Incels are a large online community of men who describe themselves as “involuntary celibates”.(Celibates means a person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations). 
  • Men who are part of this movement have a deep resentment towards both women and other men who are sexually active.  
  • They blame women for their own lack of sexual and social status. Moreover. an extreme section of Incels even advocates violence against women. 

Read more: What is the incel movement?