What Is South Korea’s 4B Movement, and Why It’s Making Waves in America
In South Korea, a growing number of young women are rejecting societal expectations of marriage, motherhood and heterosexual relationships, known as the “4B Movement” or the “4 Nos”.The “B” is a homophone for the Korean word bi (비/非), meaning “no”, representing the movement’s four principles: bihon (no marriage), bichulsan (no childbirth), biyeonae (no dating) and bisekseu (no sex).By refusing to marry, have children, engage in romance, or participate in sexual relationships with men, 4B feminists seek to redefine their lives outside the confines of traditional gender roles.In the wake of the reelection of Donald Trump, there has been increased interest in the 4B movement from women in the United States.But what is the 4B Movement, where did it come from, and how is it reshaping the feminist landscape in South Korea and beyond?Also Read:From Walking to Cycling How We Get Around a City is a Gender Equality IssueChallenges Facing Young WomenThe 4B Movement reflects a broader dissatisfa...