In light of Donald Trump’s election victory , some American women say they are turning to a movement that advocates no sex, dating or marriage with men and no children. For some women in the United States , the election last week was a referendum on women’s rights, with reproductive freedoms hanging in the balance. So with Donald Trump – who has been found liable for sexual abuse and touted his role in overturning Roe v Wade – winning the presidency, some women say they are turning to a radical Korean feminist movement that swears off men to reclaim a sense of agency.
The 4B movement, a fringe brand of Korean feminism, has caught the attention of young Americans on Instagram and TikTok in recent days, with users espousing the merits of its four “nos” - no sex, no dating or marriage with men and no having children. On Google, searches related to 4B surged in the hours following the US election results. Here’s what to know about the movement and how it’s capturing interest in the United States.
What is the 4B movement, and how did it start?.