Misogyny identified as breeding ground for extremism in UK, says leaked report
Briefly

A leaked report by Yvette Cooper identifies Hindu nationalism, misogyny, and the manosphere as key contributors to extremism. The report, prompted by the summer riots, argues for a behaviour-based, ideologically neutral approach to tackling extremism and dismisses claims of two-tier policing. For the first time, Hindu nationalist extremism is flagged after the Leicester unrest in 2022. The report warns against the dangers of disinformation exacerbating tensions between communities. Additionally, it highlights the manosphere's role in normalizing misogyny and intertwining it with extremist ideologies, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these issues.
Hindu nationalism, misogyny and the manosphere have been identified as breeding grounds for extremism in a leaked report commissioned by Yvette Cooper.
The report identifies Hindu nationalist extremism as a concern after unrest in Leicester in 2022, advocating for Hindu supremacy.
It calls for a behaviour-based approach to clamping down on extremism, dismissing narrow ideological frameworks.
The manosphere, an online subculture, is noted for its focus on extreme misogyny, intertwining with rightwing extremism.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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