Interest in South Korea's 4B movement grows in the U.S. after election results

independent.co.uk November 7, 2024, 01:01 AM UTC

The South Korean 4B movement, which began in 2019, advocates for gender equality by encouraging women to boycott men. This includes rejecting heterosexual marriage, childbirth, dating, and sexual relationships. Interest in the movement has surged in the U.S. following Donald Trump's recent election victory. Supporters of the 4B movement argue that traditional relationships perpetuate gender inequality. In South Korea, women face a significant gender pay gap and high rates of domestic violence. The movement aims to empower women by promoting autonomy and disengagement from patriarchal systems. The recent U.S. election results have sparked discussions about the 4B movement among American women, who see parallels in their struggles for rights and autonomy. The movement's rise reflects growing frustrations with conservative values and a perceived rollback of women's rights.


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