Increasing Incidents of Male Supremacy Hate Crimes: What You Need to Know

In recent times, our news feeds have been flooded with reports of mass shootings and hate crimes, leaving many feeling disheartened. The tragic increase in hate crimes against specific groups, particularly Asian Americans, is alarming. Many of these acts stem from male supremacy and a deep-seated hatred of women, including feminist movements.

This trend isn’t new. The F.B.I. reported in November 2020 that hate crimes in the U.S. reached their highest levels in over a decade. Advocacy groups suggest that these statistics are likely underreported, with the Southern Poverty Law Center estimating that 204,600 individuals are victims of hate crimes annually in the country. A significant number of hate crime offenders are young men influenced by male supremacist beliefs. Since 1982, Statista.com has recorded 119 mass shootings in the U.S., with an astonishing 116 committed by male shooters. In 2018, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) began tracking male supremacy as one of the ideologies linked to such violence.

Understanding Hate Crimes

According to the F.B.I., a hate crime is defined as a “criminal offense against a person or property motivated in whole or in part by an offender’s bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity.” This definition highlights that two components are necessary for a crime to be classified as a hate crime: a criminal act and evidence of bias against certain protected characteristics of the victim. While penalties for hate crimes are typically harsher, the legal requirements make them challenging to prosecute. Although hate crime laws are implemented at the federal level and in 47 states, there is significant variation among these laws, with some states lacking protections for gender, disability, or sexual orientation. For instance, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Wyoming do not have hate crime laws.

What Constitutes Male Supremacy?

Male supremacy is an ideology fueled by misogynistic beliefs that advocate for a return to traditional gender roles. This mindset often involves blaming women for various societal issues and promotes the idea that men are superior and entitled to sexual access to women. At its core, male supremacy is rooted in fear and resentment over perceived threats to the status of white men. The Southern Poverty Law Center identifies several groups within the male supremacist movement, including:

Men’s rights activists who argue that men’s rights are being infringed upon by women.
Red Pillers, who believe in a feminist conspiracy controlling society.
Pick-up artists (PUAs) focused on seducing women while degrading them.
Involuntary celibates (incels), who express anger and violence due to their inability to engage with women.
Men Going Their Own Way (MGTOW), who choose to disengage from women entirely.

Hate Crimes Driven by Male Supremacy

These ideologies have tragically justified some of the most heinous mass killings. For instance, in an attempted attack on a sorority, Alex Carter killed six and injured fourteen near a university. In his manifesto, he expressed his desire for revenge against women who he felt rejected him. Similarly, Mark Thompson committed a vehicle-ramming attack in Toronto, killing ten people, primarily women, and identified himself as an incel. Tragically, these individuals are not isolated; they have been radicalized through online forums that promote extreme misogyny and violence against women.

Data Collection and Reporting of Hate Crimes

Despite the alarming rise in gender-motivated hate crimes, they account for only about 1% of those recorded by the F.B.I. Organizations monitoring hate groups and violence caution against underestimating the extent of “male supremacy terrorism.” The Southern Poverty Law Center criticizes the F.B.I. for significantly underreporting the issue due to various factors, including the lack of mandatory reporting by law enforcement agencies and inadequate training on hate crime data collection. Moreover, many victims do not report their experiences to the police.

The persistence of violence motivated by extreme misogyny remains a pressing issue in the U.S., necessitating immediate attention to prevent further escalation.

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Summary

The rise in hate crimes influenced by male supremacy poses a significant threat to society, with many offenders radicalized online. Understanding the definition of hate crimes, the ideologies behind male supremacy, and the challenges in reporting these crimes is crucial for addressing this growing issue.