The UK government, led by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, has announced plans to crack down on extreme misogyny as part of a broader review of the country’s counter-extremism strategy.
The analysis will consider hatred of women as one of the concerning ideological trends that has been gaining traction, alongside the rise of Islamist and far-right extremism.
The review will aim to “map and monitor extremist trends” in order to disrupt and divert people away from harmful and hateful beliefs, as well as identify any gaps in existing policies that need to be addressed.
This is seen as a necessary step to address the growing problem of extremism, which the government says is eroding the fabric of communities and democracy.
The move comes amid concerns over the spread of “Incel culture” and the influence of self-proclaimed misogynists like Andrew Tate. The government is determined to take a more proactive approach in tackling these emerging threats, which have been linked to acts of violence and radicalization, particularly among young people.
The new counter-extremism strategy, promised in Labour’s manifesto, is set to “respond to growing and changing patterns” of extremism across the UK. While some may view the series of policy reviews as a proxy for action, the government argues that a comprehensive assessment of the evolving landscape is essential to develop effective and targeted interventions.
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