The upswing of contemporary men's rights advocates: reclaiming the red pill

Abstract

Men’s rights activism and advocacy (MRA) discourse is rapidly entering public debate and finding its way into academic discussion. These developments are linked to the ongoing trend in Dutch society wherein anti-feminist, alt-right, nationalistic, and racist identity politics are gaining traction. There are dangers to ​simply dismissing MRA and similar groups as hate groups. For instance, it situates them in a “blind spot” in society and thereby allows them to develop into a more dangerous and destructive force. Therefore, society and academia must acknowledge and monitor these groups.