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A '''[[Femcel]]''' is a sociological term referring to an involuntary celibate that is specifically directed toward [[Woman|women]]. Historically, the concept of involuntary celibacy has largely focused on the male experience, leaving women’s experiences largely dismissed.<ref>Marwick, Alice E. ''Instafame: Luxury selfies in the attention economy''. Public Culture, 27(1), 137–160 (2015) | A '''[[Femcel]]''' is a sociological term referring to an involuntary celibate that is specifically directed toward [[Woman|women]]. Historically, the concept of involuntary celibacy has largely focused on the male experience, leaving women’s experiences largely dismissed.<ref>Marwick, Alice E. ''Instafame: Luxury selfies in the attention economy''. Public Culture, 27(1), 137–160 (2015).</ref> As a result, there is a need for a specific term to address the unique challenges and experiences that women face when it comes to involuntary celibacy. | ||
Femcels are often mischaracterized as [[Fakecel|Fakecels]]. It is a common misconception that they are [[Misandry|misandrists]] or attention seeking, however, the reality is more complex. Femcels are often considered repulsive or unattractive by men, leaving them ‘non-existent’ as males tend to overlook and ignore non-physically appealing women.<ref>Chou, H. T. G., & Edge, N. "They are happier and having better lives than I am": The impact of using Facebook on perceptions of others' lives. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking 15.2 (2012): 117–121.</ref> | Femcels are often mischaracterized as [[Fakecel|Fakecels]]. It is a common misconception that they are [[Misandry|misandrists]] or attention seeking, however, the reality is more complex. Femcels are often considered repulsive or unattractive by men, leaving them ‘non-existent’ as males tend to overlook and ignore non-physically appealing women.<ref>Chou, H. T. G., & Edge, N. "They are happier and having better lives than I am": The impact of using Facebook on perceptions of others' lives. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking 15.2 (2012): 117–121.</ref> | ||