From https://www.splcenter.org/
Our recently released annual report, The Year in Hate and Extremism 2023, shows that male supremacy is an escalating problem. Their need for power and control, along with a fear of feminization, exhibits a grave problem that has been overlooked since the inception of the U.S.
The SPLC’s team of experts is working hard to fight back against the ever-increasing hate that plagues our communities.
Despite significant differences between male supremacist groups, they share the belief that men have a right to dominate and enforce strict gender norms on women, trans men and nonbinary people. Any deviation of that belief is perceived as an existential threat to men and society.
While small in number, male supremacist hate groups and the ideology they promote have an outsized influence. Now that society is moving toward more equitable practices, male supremacists have created false narratives that align with their personal experiences and broader political issues. Women’s right to bodily autonomy is one example.
Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there have been 913% more stalking incidents, 538% more clinic obstructions and a 133% increase in bomb threats made to abortion providers. So-called “abortion abolitionist” groups like Operation: Save America harbor more extreme ideologies. They believe that those who seek abortions and those who help them are murderers and should be subject to the death penalty.
In 2023 alone, at least 10 state legislatures introduced abortion abolition bills.
Social media has proven to be a powerful tool for these hate groups. Male supremacist influencer Andrew Tate has gained a significant following despite being charged with rape and sex trafficking offenses. Tate’s attitudes regarding victim-blaming survivors of sexual assault can be reverberated by young boys and men all over the country, creating an explosive rise in misogynist ideals. His success with garnering online attention has only worsened division; exacerbated cyberbullying among young girls and LGBTQ+ youth; and normalized violence in those communities.
Building resilience against male supremacist ideologies and actions has never been more necessary. The SPLC works diligently to track hate and extremist groups because it is a critical step to disbanding these ever-increasing, dangerous movements.
Thank you for making our work possible.
Sincerely,
Southern Poverty Law Center
The SPLC is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people.
*Content from https://www.splcenter.org/
