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By Shannon Walker

In the last few years, more young men have fallen down the Alt-right pipeline.

With many influential figures appearing on social media sites, more young men are being captured in the Anti-women and the Alt-right rhetoric.

These influencers are appealing to men that feel ostracised by their peers, and they manage to prey on their insecurities, turning their self-loathing into blaming women for their problems.

Podcasters like Joe Rogan and Andrew Tate appeal to young men with gateway ideals that emphasise traditional and out of date values.

They host various guests, including scientists and conspiracy theorists. These people give the podcasters an air of trustworthiness.

They appeal to younger people by using social media, encouraging them to question the "woke agenda", which then leads on to so-called "self-help" influencers who promote masculinity and other masculine values like "men must be strong and the breadwinner."

They present their views by framing them as lifestyle goals that offer solutions to young men's frustrations. This often turns the fuelled hatred towards those who have rejected or humiliated them in the past.

‘Femicide’ or the murder of women, is becoming a growing issue. A study carried out by the UN revealing that a woman is killed every ten minutes.

The latest example of this lifestyle is featured in Adolescence. This show, seen on Netflix, captures just how young the men and boys who fall down this pipeline are. Main character Jamie is only 13 years old when he murders his classmate after she rejected him.

There are many real-life cases that mirror this show's events, rejection is one of the main motivators for violence against women.

Incel (involuntarily celibate culture) has its claws in young men. This alt-right content inspires many to follow through with their plans to hurt women.

These men often show no remorse for what they've done, feeling totally justified in their actions. Some think that because a woman has rejected them, they have done this to humiliate them further and see themselves as better than the individual.

With cases often revolving around cyberbullying and online hate, it's no surprise that young men are turning towards the one place that makes them feel in control.

But what can be done to deter men from falling down this pipeline?

It certainly won't be a simple fix. With young men who are deep into the Incel world, it's hard to get them to alter their whole view.

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The most crucial step in discouraging these men will be offering alternative support. They find support in these Alt-right influencers, so providing a safe, healthy support system for men will help pull them back from becoming lost in this harsh environment for men at this time.

Genuine and heartfelt support is needed to de-influence these men, with many of their issues surrounding mental health and bullying. Support groups will be vital in terms of creating a safe space.

Providing positive male role models would be another possible source of support, with positive reinforcement helping to bring back a positive relationship between men and their own masculinity.

Will this help in the fight against femicide though?

Alt-right rhetoric is killing women