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Isn't this basically what religion does, as well?
Some religions do, yes, and it works, which is why they do it. The important thing is to identify these behaviors and find social groups that will empower you instead of disempowering you.
Unfortunately, humanity is better at making people feel small than building them up. And the folks who succumb to this are likely already in a compromised state so it will be hard, if not impossible, for them to pull themselves out alone.
how else does incel communities capture more incels into the fold, by extension conservative politicians.
Some religions.
At-will employment too.
"You're nothing special - easily replaceable. I'm doing you a favour by letting you have this job."
Basically anywhere where a power imbalance is an intended feature, not a necessary evil.
In a broader sense, it is what cults do.
"Nobody accepts you... but us" "You will die alone... unless you help us" and so forth.
or... "They just can't take a joke... but we can"
Exactly this. It’s the same playbook for more than just those two groups.