Socio-political Consequences Research Articles

War mediated by satellites. US drone warfare and its socio-political consequences

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: Analysis of the mediation phenomenon in US drone warfare and its consequences for drone operators and for global politics. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The primary issue is how the physical separation from the battlefield affects soldiers controlling unmanned vehicles and how technological dominance associated with drones impacts international law and perception of the enemy. The paper analyzes a broad range of sources, including academic literature, NGO reports, journalistic investigations, military textbooks, and personal accounts from drone operators. The theoretical framework draws from Carl Schmitt’s books, “Nomos of the Earth” and “Theory of the Partisan”. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: In the first part, the study examines the mechanics of drone warfare and analyzes the personal experiences of drone operators. In the second part, the focus shifts to the realm of geopolitics, exploring the transformations it undergoes due to the impact of remote warfare. RESEARCH RESULTS: Workers in the unmanned warfare program exhibit symptoms similar to those experienced by soldiers on the battlefield. The precise and “humanitarian” elimination of enemies can be counterproductive, potentially leading to the dehumanization of the enemy and radicalization on both sides of the conflict. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The fact of separation from the battlefield does not necessarily guarantee safety, precision, or humanitarian outcomes. On the contrary, in some instances, it can lead to soldiers’ suffering, civilian casualties, and escalation of conflict intensity.

Immigration and Its Impact on Europe's Societal Security: Examining the Rise of Far-Right Parties (2014-2024)

This study examines the relationship between immigration and the rise of far-right parties in Europe from 2014 to 2024, focusing on the implications for societal security. It explores how far-right parties have capitalized on immigration, framing it as a critical threat to national identity and social stability. Applying the Copenhagen School’s securitization theory, the research analyzes how these parties have redefined immigration as a national security issue, thereby legitimizing more stringent immigration policies and exclusionary practices. The findings indicate that far-right parties have effectively utilized public anxieties and uncertainties surrounding immigration to influence the political discourse across Europe. This shift has significant socio-political consequences, posing challenges to the European Union’s foundational principles of integration, democracy, and human rights. The study highlights concerns over democratic backsliding, the erosion of social policies, and threats to freedom of movement and human rights. Additionally, it examines the potential impacts on the EU’s cohesion policy, foreign policy, enlargement process, and environmental sustainability. The research underscores a major transformation in Europe’s political landscape with far-reaching implications for the stability of the European Union and its member states.

Open Research Reforms and the Capitalist University: Areas of Opposition and Alignment

There is a need for more nuanced and theoretically grounded analysis of the socio-political consequences of methodological reforms proposed by the open research movement. This paper contributes by utilising the theory of academic capitalism and considering how open research reforms may interact with the priorities and practices of the capitalist university. Three manifestations of academic capitalism are considered: the development of a highly competitive job market for researchers based on metricized performance, the increase in administration resulting from university systems of compliance, and the reorganization of academic labour along principles of “post-academic science”. The ways in which open research reforms both oppose and align with these manifestations is then considered, to explore the relationships between specific reforms and academic capitalist praxis. Overall, it is concluded that open research advocates must engage more closely with the potential of reforms to negatively affect academic labour conditions, which may bring them into conflict with either university management, or those who uphold the traditional principles of an ‘all round’ academic role.

Do you speak English or my language? An LMT approach to language requirements in EU nations’ visa applications

ABSTRACT This study investigates the language ideologies manifested in the linguistic hierarchies produced by relevant EU governmental/political institutions through their language requirements for visa application documents. Based on the theoretical framework of Language Management Theory (LMT), this study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of visa statistics with qualitative content analysis of 200 social media narratives. At the macro-level, it analyzes the language ideologies underpinning the language requirements for national/long-term visa application documents. At the micro-level, it explores the intersecting point where language management behaviors from different levels converge through individuals’ pre- and post-interaction management behaviors, as observed in social media posts related to document preparation and potential visa interviews. The results project a spectrum of approaches among EU countries: eight countries exhibit the tendency to civic linguistic nationalism by mandating their national/official languages as the sole language choice; while the remaining seventeen countries display varying degrees of linguistic pragmatism by accepting the required documents in English. The paper concludes by discussing the implications of these findings for language policy and ideology in the context of global mobility, suggesting that the current language requirements may not only project the language ideology but also carry broader socio-political consequences.

The Slave Narrative on Spanish Moors in the Maghrib

ABSTRACT In 1609 Philip III signed a decree to enforce the expulsion of Moriscos from Spain. This article examines the fate of the expelled Spanish Moriscos once they arrived in the Maghrib through the narrative of two Christian slaves. Examining unexplored Vatican and Spanish sources, this contribution reveals how the identity of the Spanish Moriscos continued to be questioned years after their expulsion. It retraces the sociopolitical effects of the expulsion of Spanish Moriscos showing how the sense of marginalization and displacement of the Moriscos followed them into the Maghrib, where they found themselves at the margin of society because their status as true Muslims continued to be doubted. The two Christian slaves noted the mistreatment of those called the “Taragins.” The poor treatment they received from the local Maghrebi because of their foreignness prolonged their longing for Spain for generations after their arrival in the Maghrib. The process of marginalization did not stop with their expulsion and can be perceived as one of the cultural legacies of the Spanish Empire.

Beyond Pilgrimage: The Sociological and Political Dimensions of Hajj in the Lives of Muslims

The purpose of this summary paper is to conduct a sociological analysis and provide an explanation of the Hajj's political impact on society. We have investigated the socio-political effects of the Hajj on Muslims' lives by scrutinizing the available literature and gathering and evaluating data using the content analysis method. The results unequivocally demonstrate that, from a socio-political perspective, the Hajj has beneficial impacts on the lives of Muslims. The Hajj holds a profound and transformative significance for Muslims, encompassing a message and purpose that extend to both the individual and the community. Muslims have the ability to enhance and modify their lives by acknowledging their shortcomings. The Hajj pilgrimage has a profound influence on the beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours of Muslims, both individually and collectively, encompassing personal, societal, and political dimensions.

An Examination of the Conceptual Framework around the Constitutional Abolition of Article 370 in the Indian Constitution and its Socio-Political Consequences for Pakistan

Over the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India and Pakistan have been at enmity since the subcontinent was divided into two distinct states. Prime Minister Nehru reiterated the statement, ensuring that the people of Kashmir would depart immediately if they desired an Indian departure. The region's provisional agreement with India's main territory was subsequently guaranteed by Articles 370 and 35-A of the Indian Constitution. In this study, the consequences and impact of India's annulment of Article 370 on Pakistan are evaluated. The research study takes a qualitative approach, focusing primarily on secondary sources of data based on document analysis. The primary findings of the study indicate that the deteriorating law and order situation in Kash is primarily due to the abrogation of Article 370 in the Indian Constitution. This will have a huge impact on Pakistan's security paradigm by making her more vulnerable to India's hegemonic designs.

Prehispanic Arid Zone Farming: Hybrid Flood and Irrigation Systems along the North Coast of Peru

As arid lands expand across the globe, scholars increasingly turn to the archaeological record for examples of sustainable farming in extreme environments. The arid north coast of Peru was the setting of early and intensive irrigation-based farming; it is also periodically impacted by sudden, heavy rainfall related to the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon. While the sociopolitical effects, technologies, and engineering expertise of these irrigation systems have been thoroughly examined and theorized, little is known about how farmers managed periods of water stress. The aim of this study is to test whether arid zone farming was supported by hybrid, intermittent flood and perennial water source systems in the prehispanic past. An arroyo in the Chicama Valley was selected for preliminary data collection, and these data are presented here: (1) drone photography of the arroyo capturing the aftermath of a recent (2023) rain event; and (2) potassium (K) soil test kit results from samples collected near suspected prehispanic check dam features in the same area. The paper combines these data with comparative examples from the literature to suggest that the prehispanic features functioned as water-harvesting infrastructure. The paper concludes that sustainable, arid zone farming can be supported by hybrid, intermittent flood and perennial water source systems.

Re-activating “feel-good” effects as an intangible hosting vision

ABSTRACT Purpose This article connects conceptual discussions of “legacies” and intended “feel-good” effects in the case of the men’s UEFA 2024 European Championship (Euro 2024) that Germany will host. Approach The article draws upon insights from the existing literature, bid documents, and other web sources to explore the re-activation of feel-good effects and social impacts of hosting. Findings Euro 2024 helps us understand how feel-good effects from the standpoint of mega-events offer insight into propositions of collective pride, passion, and joy. Event promoters then can focus on re-activating this notion of feel-good for socio-political effects. This remains crucial because the pre-event discourse which facilitates a celebration and festivity takes up a political and social significance. Practical Implications The article can provide lessons for event stakeholders and organizers on the ideas of “legacies” and “feel-good”. Research Contributions The article contributes with new insight into the persuasive use of promoting social and intangible impacts. It speaks to considerations event organizers are taking to make efforts to socially engage people during the pre-event phase. It launches a number of future considerations that help us think about the intended event experience as destinations seek to deliver events that are more meaningful for locals and visitors.

Refer rather than treat: coping with uncertainty in municipal primary care clinics in India

PurposeThe institutional conditions of primary care provision remain understudied in low- and middle-income countries. This study analyzes how primary care doctors cope with medical uncertainty in municipal clinics in urban India. As street-level bureaucrats, the municipal doctors occupy two roles simultaneously: medical professional and state agent. They operate under conditions that characterize health systems in low-resource contexts globally: inadequate state investment, weak regulation and low societal trust. The study investigates how, in these conditions, the doctors respond to clinical risk, specifically related to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).Design/methodology/approachThe analysis draws on year-long ethnographic fieldwork in Pune (2013–14), a city of three million, including 30 semi-structured interviews with municipal doctors.FindingsInterpreting their municipal mandate to exclude NCDs and reasoning their medical expertise as insufficient to treat NCDs, the doctors routinely referred NCD cases. They expressed concerns about violence from patients, negative media attention and unsupportive municipal authorities should anything go wrong clinically.Originality/valueThe study contextualizes street-level service-delivery in weak institutional conditions. Whereas street-level workers may commonly standardize practices to reduce workload, here the doctors routinized NCD care to avoid the sociopolitical consequences of clinical uncertainty. Modalities of the welfare state and medical care in India – manifest in weak municipal capacity and healthcare regulation – appear to compel restraint in service-delivery. The analysis highlights how norms and social relations may shape primary care provision and quality.

An Unprecedented Experience: Personal and Socio-Political Impacts of the COVID-19 Lockdown in Saudi Arabia.

The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to understand the experiences of different cultures and the application of preventive measures during a pandemic. That understanding can lead to the development of important evidence to grasp the global situation and prepare for future health crises. This qualitative study explores the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on individuals in Saudi Arabia, focusing on personal and socio-political effects. Employing semi-structured interviews with 28 participants, the research delves into the lived experiences during the early stages of the pandemic, highlighting emotional coping mechanisms, behavioral changes, role responsibility adaptations, and perceptions of governmental actions. The findings reveal a spectrum of emotional responses, from worry and fear to acceptance and contentment, and significant shifts in behavior and societal norms. The study underscores the importance of understanding cultural contexts in pandemic responses and offers insights into the resilience and adaptability of the Saudi community. It suggests the need for tailored interventions that consider the complex interplay of emotional, behavioral, and socio-political factors in managing future health crises.

State violence and target group adaptation: Maintaining social status in the face of repressions in Soviet Russia

How does state-led repression targeting communities influence the social reproduction of victimized groups? Although several excellent studies have explored the sociopolitical consequences of a broad set of conflict-trauma legacies, notably, communal, religious and kinship drivers of responses to state violence, few researchers have explored the mechanisms of social status preservation under violence. The omission of class and social status from conflict research is puzzling considering that millions of people from Cambodia to China and from Russia to Hungary have suffered from state-led violence that targeted entire social groups and communities – from monks and priests with privileged positions in the social hierarchies, to the aristocracy and bourgeoisie. To generate theory about the mechanisms of social submission, adaptation or resistance in the face of group-based repressions, we explored the effects of Soviet repressions on the survival choices and reproduction of the Tzarist educated strata. For our analysis, we deployed subnational data on repressions and social structure and combined this with novel survey evidence and archival sources. We found that, contrary to conventional wisdom, repressions did not prevent the Imperial educated estates from engaging in habitual status- and identity-enhancing pursuits. Throughout the Soviet period, these groups continued to aspire to higher education and professional achievement. What is more, we show that continuity in pursuits was more common in places with more extensive repressions and a larger ‘stock’ of pre-Revolutionary middle classes. We propose that in-group social bonding and permissive political opportunities facilitated social adaptation. Our findings contribute to conflict and social resilience literature.

The Visibility of Racism: A Critical Exploration of Marginalization and Identity in Ralph Ellison’s ‘Invisible Man’

Ralph Ellison’s highly acclaimed novel, ‘Invisible Man’, is a compelling narrative that explores the themes of identity and marginalisation within a deeply polarised society. This literary research paper delves into the intricacies of identity development using postcolonial theory and examines the socio-political consequences of invisibility by conducting a thorough analysis of the protagonist’s journey. Through an analysis of the novel’s socio-cultural perspectives, I explore the process of identity formation as the protagonist, known as the ‘Invisible Man,’ navigates a society that is divided along racial and political lines. The Protagonist’s encounters with deceitful figures of authority, along with his disillusionment within the Brotherhood, expose the manipulation and exploitation that marginalised individuals endure in power structures. This study investigates the mechanisms through which African-Americans experience the dehumanisation of Negroes, which is perpetuated by stereotypes, structural racism, and segregation. Ultimately, this study affirms the significance of ‘Invisible Man’ in ongoing conversations regarding race, identity, and marginalisation.

Özbekistan'da Bilimsel Ateizm Gelişiminin Retrospektif Analizi (XX. Yüzyılın 30'larında)

The article provides a retrospective analysis of the ways, mechanisms, and methods of development of atheism in Uzbekistan in the 30s of the twentieth century. It is explained how in the complex process of the formation of the communist worldview it influenced the consciousness of people and what an important role the atheistic education of the peoples of the former states of the USSR played. The struggle against religion is a necessary circumstance for building a socialist society. Modern Soviet atheist literature included studies aimed at a deeper understanding of the issue of scientific atheism and a precise definition of its place in the system of social and natural sciences, especially in the system of philosophical knowledge. Currently, the study of the connection between the theory and practice of atheism and the development of general problems of communist education is intensifying. Soviet philosophers who study the problems of the theory of scientific atheism face a difficult consequently: to find out how the content of scientific atheism, the forms and methods of its dissemination reflected those profound transformations in all spheres of people’s lives that took place in a developed socialist society. One of the results of the development of our country along the socialist path, which predetermined enormous socio-economic and cultural transformations, is the formation and steady growth of mass atheism. The disappearance of antagonistic classes in Soviet Union has led to the fact that the edge of the class struggle is turned outward. An enormous role in the spread of scientific atheism is played by the ideological activity of the Communist Party. Finally, the nature of the development of mass atheism, the content, forms, and methods of its propaganda has been and is being exerted and continues to be exerted by the political position of religious organizations. Questions of the formation of the Marxist-Leninist worldview are constantly at the center of the Party’s ideological and educational work, an important part of which is atheistic education. During the development of atheism, it? was associated with the activities of the Union of Militant Atheists, which arose from the cells of the society of friends of the newspaper "Bezbozhnik". The Union of Militant Atheists made a great contribution to the development of the theory and practice of anti-religious propaganda. Problem statement: The article focuses on the main question: what was the goal of the Communist Party for the development of atheistic ideology? With the help of what methods and mechanisms did they want to degrade the ideological worldview of the peoples of Central Asia? What role did the intelligentsia of Uzbekistan play in the spread of atheistic ideologies? Goal: study and analysis of the socio-political consequences of the spread of atheist ideology in Uzbekistan. Investigating the psychological impact of atheist ideology on the consciousness of the people of Uzbekistan. The aim of the study is to determine the concept of Atheism itself and to establish its relationship and mutual influence with the concepts of secular and religious culture, science, philosophy, religious tolerance, free thought, humanism, skepticism, and materialism, which have not been studied sufficiently to date. Method and outputs: Analysis with the help of what methods and mechanisms the leadership of the Communist Party propagated the ataxic worldview and ideology. To clarify this, methods of analysis, synthesis, generalization, induction, and deduction were used.

Sociopolitical consequences of COVID‐19 in the Americas, Europe, and Asia: A multilevel, multicountry investigation of risk perceptions and support for antidemocratic practices

AbstractAlthough different social crises may eventually favor undemocratic and authoritarian forms of governance, at some point, such antidemocratic practices require the support of a significant part of the population to be implemented. The present research investigates how and whether the COVID‐19 pandemic might have favoured greater support for antidemocratic governmental practices, on the premise of regaining control and security. Using data from 17 countries (N = 4364) and national‐level indicators (i.e., real number of contagions and deaths, and sociopolitical indicators), we test how the risk of contagion and death from COVID‐19, along with personal orientations (i.e., social dominance orientation [SDO], right‐wing authoritarianism [RWA], and perceived anomie) motivate authoritarian and antidemocratic practices. Results from multilevel models indicate that risk perception and perceptions of political instability predict a wish for stronger leadership, agreement with martial law, and support for a controlling government especially when SDO and RWA are high, while more egalitarian and less conservative people agree less with these authoritarian measures in spite of the levels of risk perception. We discuss the implications for these findings for future research on similar but also dissimilar external events (natural disasters, war, or terror incidents) and the consequences for societies with higher authoritarian tendencies.

Information Wars and Mythology of Social: Ideological, Mental and Media aspects

In the modern epoch, there is a transformation of social space, forms of interaction between people. “Thinking models”, the so-called mental attitudes, are changing, that stipulates research of the processes of transformation of the mental aspects in a modern culture. The ideological and mental aspects are the dimensions where these modifications are reflected. One can measure social and cultural transformations, existing problems and development in the future through the mental aspect in retrospect and at the present time. A person becomes a “political being”, functioning as a subject of public life. One of the features of “post-modernization” of mass culture noted today is a some special network of the global information space with its own laws, which draws attention to the most acute or minor problems. In political science, a network approach to public administration is increasingly observed. Today, big data plays an important role in public administration. They are used to improve the policy in the field of interethnic relations, develop a strategy for the state's foreign information policy. Big data is used in the process of forming a particular policy. In the context of the use of big data, one can note the analysis of “digital citizenship” culture of network users, actors, formation technologies, socio-political effects. Determining the direction of information flows in a particular segment of social media, risks and technologies to overcome negative effects in the online environment is becoming increasingly important and relevant. In particular, this applies to information flows representing the problems of relations in international conflicts. In this context, concepts such as consciousness, including political consciousness, political culture, mentality and ideology are becoming increasingly important and relevant. The mental transformations observed today must also be taken into account in defining modern methods of teaching and education.

After “BAT,” What? Reimagining the internet for social development in post-crisis China

Taking the critical political economy approach, this paper continues Dallas Smythe’s and Yuezhi Zhao’s inquiries into technological development in contemporary China. It examines the trends and struggles of the “BAT” model—named after the three most influential Internet companies in the country, Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent—in China’s digital expansion, which has been intimately connected to transnational financial capitalism in the past decade. Reflecting on this expansion’s all-encompassing socio-political consequences, a blind spot in the successful BAT story, the paper examines whether the BAT model is sustainable for China’s social development and, if not, the opportunities and alternatives lie ahead. The paper argues, in view of BAT’s financial and infrastructural turn, that how China’s ICT sector could move beyond a capital-driven mode of growth and reorient technologies for public and social development is a critical epistemological question.

Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, and Society

Abstract: To advocate for corporate digital responsibility (CDR) in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), this article provides a comprehensive overview of AI in the advertising process as well as the associated ethical and sociopolitical concerns. We first define AI and explain the key concepts and approaches in creating AI systems, before we discuss the state-of-the-art AI applications for marketing communications. We then discuss algorithmic bias and delineate the sociopolitical consequences of hyper-personalization and commercial surveillance enabled by AI. We conclude this article with an emphasis on AI literacy and a call for advertisers to join forces in demanding regulations and accountability structures to enforce fair, transparent, and ethical uses of AI. Through this primer, we aim to inspire scholars who are entering the interdisciplinary research field of AI-mediated brand-consumer interaction and to inform advertising educators and industry professionals of the benefits and perils of AI in marketing communications.

Investigating disparities in compliance of nursing pain reassessment for obstetrics and gynecology patients

Racial and socioeconomic disparities, exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic and surrounding socio-political polarization, affect access to, delivery of, and patient perception of healthcare. Perioperatively, the bedside nurse carries the greatest responsibility of direct care, which includes pain reassessment, a metric tracked for compliance. This study aimed to critically assess disparities in obstetrics and gynecology perioperative care and how these have changed since March 2020 using nursing pain reassessment compliance within a quality improvement framework. A retrospective cohort of 76,984 pain reassessment encounters from 10,774 obstetrics and gynecology patients at a large, academic hospital from September 2017 to March 2021 was obtained from Tableau: Quality, Safety and Risk Prevention platform. Noncompliance proportions were analyzed by patient race across service lines; a sensitivity analysis was performed excluding patients who were of neither Black nor White race. Secondary outcomes included analysis by patient ethnicity, body mass index, age, language, procedure, and insurance. Additional analyses were performed by temporally stratifying patients into pre- and post-March 2020 cohorts to investigate potential pandemic and sociopolitical effects on healthcare disparities. Continuous variables were assessed with Wilcoxon rank test, categorical variables were assessed with chi-squared test, and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed (P<.05). Noncompliance proportions of pain reassessment did not differ significantly between Black and White patients as an aggregate of all obstetrics and gynecology patients (8.1% vs 8.2%), but greater differences were found within the divisions of Benign Subspecialty Gynecologic Surgery (Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery+ Urogynecology) (14.9% vs 10.70%; P=.03) and Maternal Fetal Medicine (9.5% vs 8.3%; P=.04). Black patients admitted to Gynecologic Oncology experienced lower noncompliance proportions than White patients (5.6% vs 10.4%; P<.01). These differences persisted after adjustment for body mass index, age, insurance, timeline, procedure type, and number of nurses attending to each patient with multivariable analyses. Noncompliance proportions were higher for patients with body mass index ≥35 kg/m2 within Benign Subspecialty Gynecology (17.9% vs 10.4%; P<.01). Non-Hispanic/Latino patients (P=.03), those ≥65 years (P<.01), those with Medicare (P<.01), and those who underwent hysterectomy (P<.01) also experienced greater noncompliance proportions. Aggregate noncompliance proportions differed slightly pre- and post-March 2020; this trend was seen across all service lines except Midwifery and was significant for Benign Subspecialty Gynecology after multivariable analysis (odds ratio, 1.41; 95% confidence interval, 1.02-1.93; P=.04). Though increases in noncompliance proportions were seen for non-White patients after March 2020, this was not statistically significant. Significant race, ethnicity, age, procedure, and body mass index-based disparities were identified in the delivery of perioperative bedside care, especially for those admitted to Benign Subspecialty Gynecologic Services. Conversely, Black patients admitted to Gynecologic Oncology experienced lower levels of nursing noncompliance. This may be in part be related to the actions of a Gynecologic Oncology nurse practioner at our institution who helps coordinate care for the division's postoperative patients. Noncompliance proportions increased after March 2020 within Benign Subspecialty Gynecologic Services. Although this study was not designed to establish causation, possible contributing factors include implicit or explicit biases regarding pain experience across race, body mass index, age, or surgical indication, discrepancies in pain management across hospital units, and downstream effects of healthcare worker burnout, understaffing, increased use of travelers, or sociopolitical polarization since March 2020. This study demonstrates the need for ongoing investigation of healthcare disparities at all interfaces of patient care and provides a way forward for tangible improvement of patient-directed outcomes by utilizing an actionable metric within a quality improvement framework.

Narratives of Success and Failure in Ressentiment: Assuming Victimhood and Transmuting Frustration among Young Korean Men

In this article, we examine toxic masculinity, anti-feminist, anti-globalisation, and anti-military conscription positions in the narratives of what constitutes success and failure among young South Korean men during the COVID-19 pandemic. Misogynistic accounts attributed to the globalised effects of neoliberalism and its evolution through South Korean meritocratic competition, compounded by the social isolation of the pandemic, remain a puzzle psychologically, despite their toxic emotionality. We use the analytical framework of ressentiment to consolidate references to moral victimhood, indignation, a sense of destiny, powerlessness, and transvaluation, as components of a single emotional mechanism responsible for misogynistic accounts. In an empirical plausibility probe, we analyse qualitative surveys with young South Korean men and examine the content of the far-right social sharing site Ilbe (일베) which hosts conversations of young men about success and self-improvement. Our findings show envy, shame, and inefficacious anger transvaluated into to moral victimhood, misogynistic hatred, vindictiveness against women and feminists, and anti-globalisation stances. We discuss how the content of these narratives of success and failure in ressentiment relates to the electoral win of the right-wing People Power party in March 2022 which capitalised on anti-feminist grievances. We also consider the socio-political consequences of ressentiment narratives in the highly gendered and polarised South Korean society and expand the study of ressentiment outside the context of Western democracies where it has been most extensively elaborated.