A corpus-linguistic look at Incel Lingo
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture and oral contribution
Kim Ebensgaard Jensen - Other
Abstract: As a virtual community whose … masculine identity and sexuality, what is sometimes referred to as the incel subculture is part of the manosphere, a generally right-leaning portion of the internet where different types of masculinities are practiced. From interactions on incel platforms, a variety of English – a type of internet register – has emerged with its own specialized vocabulary, phraseology, and derivational morphology. Not only does use of this lingo reflect a particular masculine identity but also an underlying generally misanthropic worldview. In this talk, we present some findings from a corpus study of discourse on a range of incel platforms with a view to identifying, mapping, and discussing a number of emergent norms in incel lingo.
21 Feb 2024
External organisation
Name | Norm, Variation, Language Change |
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- internet linguistics, corpus linguistics, register, social categorization, language use
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