What Is the 4B Movement and Why Is It Trending Among American Women After Trump’s Win?
The 4B Movement, which has become a trending topic on social media and a hot topic of discussion, especially after the triumph of Donald Trump in the US Presidential election, originated in South Korea.
The 4B movement actually represents four NOs: no marriage, no dating, no sex, and no childbearing. The movement stems from anxieties sparked by concerns about gender inequality and is part of a broader initiative by women challenging traditional roles and demanding societal change.
However, why has the 4B movement found traction in the US, especially after the election of Donald Trump as the next US President? Read on to know everything about it.
The 4B movement became a top trend on Google in the US, which can be attributed to concerns over Trump’s three conservative Supreme Court appointments and the subsequent rollback of abortion rights.
The previous precedent set during Trump’s time in office served as a flashpoint for many American women questioning their societal roles and gender equality. Additionally, many women in the US are piqued by Trump’s past sexist remarks, the sexual abuse charges against him, and his stance on abortion.
American women, it’s time to learn from the Koreans and adopt the 4B movement.
In fact, women from all over the world should adopt the 4B movement.
american women it's time to learn from the koreans and adopt the 4b movement
— coleni. (@jungsooyawning) November 6, 2024
as a matter of fact women from all over the world should adopt the 4b movement
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Another reason for the sudden surge in the 4B movement is exit polls suggesting that, although Trump won 46 percent of the women’s vote and Harris won 54 percent, the latter received only 43.5 percent of the male vote compared to Trump’s 56.5 percent.
What Is the 4B Movement?
The radical feminist movement originating in South Korea, known as the “4B” movement, has found wide traction across the globe. Trump’s election and anxieties surrounding women’s rights have contributed to the movement gaining traction in the US.
What Does the 4B Movement Mean?
South Korean society was characterized by deeply rooted gender inequities and traditional gender roles, which placed an extraordinary burden on women, who had to perform both paid work and the majority of household duties. The situation was further exacerbated by high cyber-sex crimes and high-profile cases of gender-based violence. This provoked South Korean women to reject conventional relationships altogether.
In the words of activist Baek Ga-eul, 33, the movement is a response to a male attitude that loudly proclaims respect toward women while, behind closed doors, has no qualms about sharing sex videos of their girlfriends with male friends.
The effects of the 4B movement are evident in South Korea, which has one of the lowest birth rates in the world. A study revealed that 42% of households consist of single occupants, and 40% of young adults reported no sexual activity in the past year. The underlying factor revealed was a lack of interest by women.
