August 1, 2025Sociology CompassOpen Access

Exploring the Link Between Masculinity and Violent Extremism: Remasculinization as Individual and Political Project

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Masculinity is significantly linked to violent extremism, serving as both an individual and political project.
A scoping review of literature from 2000 to 2022 highlights intersections between masculinity and radicalization processes.
Extremist groups, despite differing ideologies, share ideals of masculinity that favor street violence and militarized activism.
Proposes 'remasculinization' as a concept that explains how violent extremism meets masculinity standards and broader political goals.

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This article examines the role of masculinity in radicalization and violent activism, highlighting implications in extremist movements.

Lucas Gottzén (2025) studied this question.

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