Femcel: What does it mean? All about the Femcel scene

Femcel is the counterpart to Incel. Both terms refer to groups that have developed their own unique dynamics online.

This is what Femcel refers to

Online, you often read about terms like Incel and Femcel. While Incel refers to involuntarily celibate men, Femcel refers to a special group of women.

• The term “femcel” is a portmanteau of the words “female” and “involuntary celibate”. It describes women who, for various reasons, involuntarily have no romantic or sexual contact.

• The femcel movement originated in online forums and on social media, where affected women share their experiences. Feeling lonely, having had bad experiences with dating apps and not feeling attractive enough for a partner, femcels turn to like-minded people for support.

That’s the difference between Incel and Femcel

Although the terms Femcel and Incel are similar, there are significant differences between the two groups.

• Incels are mostly men who feel socially excluded because of their involuntary celibacy. Many of them have a hostile attitude towards women and blame them for their situation. In extreme cases, this can lead to radical or violence-glorifying ideologies.
Femcels, on the other hand, tend to be more self-doubting and critical of society. While incels often develop anger against the opposite sex, many femcels see the causes of their situation in beauty ideals, social norms, or their own insecurity.
• Although both movements are characterized by loneliness and frustration, these feelings are expressed differently: while incels often direct their anger outwards, femcels tend to blame themselves for their situation.