I see parallels to the Al Capone Theory of Sexual Harassment.

https://hypatia.ca/2017/07/18/the-al-capone-theory-of-sexual-harassment/

"Misogyny and homophobia are central to the reproduction of violence in radical activist communities. Scratch a misogynist and you’ll find a homophobe. Scratch a little deeper and you might find the makings of a future informant (or someone who just destabilizes movements like informants do)."

Interesting read.

https://truthout.org/articles/why-misogynists-make-great-informants/