The Rise of the ‘4B’ Movement: A Response to Political Shifts
The recent re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has sparked a surge of interest in a South Korean feminist movement known as “4B.” Originating in 2019, the 4B movement—standing for four Korean words beginning with “bi,” meaning “no”—advocates for women to reject dating, marriage, sexual relationships, and childbirth with men. This collective stance is seen as a form of protest against systemic gender inequalities and a way to reclaim autonomy in a patriarchal society. As Trump’s ...
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