Moral Emotions

Walsh, Elena

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_650-1

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“…Morality conceptions refer to the principles that distinguish right from wrong, or good from bad, associated with a particular system of values and rules of conduct, and moral emotions are emotions that relate to our capacity for morality, which, in turn, directs our moral judgements and choices [10]. The study of morality and moral emotions spans across electoral and identity politics, social movements, and activism politics, as well as politics of online extremism and violence.…”

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Ressentiment in the Manosphere: Conceptions of Morality and Avenues for Resistance in the Incel Hatred Pipeline

Capelos,

Salmela,

Talalakina

et al. 2024

Philosophies

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This article investigates conceptions of morality within the framework of ressentimentful victimhood in the manosphere, while also exploring avenues for resistance among young individuals encountering the “hatred pipeline”. In Study 1, we use the emotional mechanism of ressentiment to examine how incels construct narratives of victimhood rooted in the notion of sexual entitlement that remains owed and unfulfilled, alongside its “black pill” variant emphasising moral and epistemic superiority. Through a linguistic corpus analysis and content examination of 4chan and Incel.is blog posts, we find evidence of ressentiment morality permeating the language and communication within the incel community, characterised by blame directed at women, and the pervasive themes of victimhood, powerlessness, and injustice. In Study 2, we delve into young individuals’ reflections on incel morality and victimhood narratives as they engage with online networks of toxic masculinity in the manosphere. Drawing from semi-structured interviews with young participants who have accessed the manosphere, we explore their perceptions of risks, attribution of blame, and experiences of empathy towards individuals navigating the “hatred pipeline”. Our analysis underscores the significance of ressentiment in elucidating alternative conceptions of morality and victimhood, while shedding light on the potential for acceptance or resistance within online environments characterised by hatred.

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confidence: 99%