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4B Movement Gains US Traction
The South Korean feminist movement 4B (no marriage, no childbirth, no dating, no sex with men) gains traction in the US following the 2024 election.
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- What is the 4B movement?
- 4B is a South Korean feminist movement that stands for "no marriage, no childbirth, no dating, no sex with men." It originated around 2015-2016 as a response to gender inequality and violence against women in South Korea.
- What are some critiques of the 4B movement?
- While some see 4B as a way to protest against misogyny and patriarchal systems, others express reservations, highlighting the overreliance on the gender binary and concerns about further isolating men. Some believe deeper societal issues must be addressed.
- How did the 4B movement emerge in South Korea?
- The movement gained traction among young women in their 20s, using online and offline platforms to raise awareness about gender inequality and encourage collective action. It was a decentralized movement with various iterations and faced internal disagreements.
- How did the US election impact the 4B movement?
- Following the 2024 US Presidential election, interest in the 4B movement surged among American women, particularly those angered by the election outcome and the overturning of abortion rights. They are using it as a form of protest and self-empowerment.
- What is the future outlook for the 4B movement in the US?
- Although its popularity in South Korea has waned, the renewed interest in the 4B movement in the US highlights the ongoing global struggle for gender equality. Its long-term impact on American society remains to be seen, but it has sparked important conversations.