https://www.zerohedge.com/political/why-are-governments-obsessed-incels-and-controlling-masculinity
The ZeroHedge article you’re referencing ties the incel phenomenon to a broader societal shift in how masculinity is viewed and controlled:
Key Themes:
Historical perspective: Rulers feared strong, independent male populations (warrior classes) and often tried to co-opt or suppress them.
Modern parallel: Some argue today’s elites or institutions are doing the same — pathologizing masculinity, labeling expressions of it (aggression, leadership, strength) as “toxic.”
Incel framing: Incels may be seen as the byproduct of a society that discourages healthy masculinity, leaving young men directionless, disempowered, and alienated.