Male Supremacism and Misogyny Was Central to the San Diego Mosque Shooting. Why Did So Much Coverage Miss It?

A recent shooting at a San Diego mosque has raised concerns about the intersection of various forms of extremism. The shooters' manifestos contained extensive misogyny, which was often overlooked in i

Male Supremacism and Misogyny Was Central to the San Diego Mosque Shooting. Why Did So Much Coverage Miss It?
A recent shooting at a San Diego mosque has raised concerns about the intersection of various forms of extremism. The shooters' manifestos contained extensive misogyny, which was often overlooked in initial reporting. The manifestos also referenced violent attacks and online incel culture, revealing a complex web of ideologies. These ideologies, including xenophobia, Islamophobia, and white supremacist views, are intertwined and rooted in dehumanization. Further details about the shooting and its motivations can be found in a recent article, which explores the broader supremacist worldview that underlies these extremist ideologies.

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