Digital Disciples: The Convergence of American Christian Fundamentalism and Incel Ideology
Location
Ponderosa Room D
Presentation Type
Presentation
Presentation Topic
Gender Studies, Religious Studies, Women's Studies
Start Date
6-3-2026 2:30 PM
Event Sort Order
47
Abstract
My research examines the connection between Christian fundamentalist ideology and 21st century incel (involuntarily celibate) rhetoric and behavior. Religious literalism influences both covert and hostile sexism through conceptions of biblical female archetypes and gender roles that manifest in contemporary society. While there is some research exploring the causes of incel rhetoric and violence, a gap exists in research over the relationship between Fundamentalism and incel viewpoints. This project is a comparative analysis of the influence of fundamentalist texts on incel practices and conceptualizations of gender roles. My work contributes to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies by examining the social and gendered implications of religious inspired violence. This ongoing research seeks to answer whether Christian fundamentalist interpretations of gender roles lead to incel ideology and misogyny.
Digital Disciples: The Convergence of American Christian Fundamentalism and Incel Ideology
Ponderosa Room D
My research examines the connection between Christian fundamentalist ideology and 21st century incel (involuntarily celibate) rhetoric and behavior. Religious literalism influences both covert and hostile sexism through conceptions of biblical female archetypes and gender roles that manifest in contemporary society. While there is some research exploring the causes of incel rhetoric and violence, a gap exists in research over the relationship between Fundamentalism and incel viewpoints. This project is a comparative analysis of the influence of fundamentalist texts on incel practices and conceptualizations of gender roles. My work contributes to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies by examining the social and gendered implications of religious inspired violence. This ongoing research seeks to answer whether Christian fundamentalist interpretations of gender roles lead to incel ideology and misogyny.
Presenter Bio
Kama Wyatt (she/her) is an undergraduate student at the University of Central Oklahoma who is studying Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Creative Writing. Kama is an student researcher at UCO's Women's Research and BGLTQ+ Student Center and a Sexual Health Ambassador. She is the President of UCO's Golden Ponies Writer's Guild and an executive member of President's Leadership Council. Her research focuses on women's studies and the exploration of sexuality, some of her primary interests both in and out of academia. Kama is fond of poetry, giggling with friends, and sweet potatoes.