The 4B Movement Gains Popularity In The U.S. After 2024 Elections
I’ve always believed that voting is important, but as a first-time voter, this election felt especially significant.
I followed the polls closely every day to stay updated. The anticipation was nerve-wracking, but it also made me feel more connected to the process—like my vote truly mattered.
However, when I found out about the results, it was devastating, especially after all the time I spent hoping for a different outcome.
One of my biggest concerns was Florida’s Amendment 4. The thought that my home state could keep its six-week abortion ban, continuing to limit women’s rights, left me anxious about the future.
Even though 57.2 percent of voters said yes to Amendment 4, it wasn’t enough to pass. More than 60 percent of votes were needed for it to succeed.
This isn’t just about policy—it’s about real people’s lives. The idea that so many women would continue to be denied control over their own bodies felt like a huge setback.
Days after the election results, interest in the 4B movement quickly grew in the United States.
The movement, which originates in South Korea, promotes ideas of autonomy and freedom for women by rejecting traditional gender roles and norms.
Its name, “4B,” stands for “Bihon” (no marriage), “Bichulsan” (no childbirth), “Biyeonae” (no dating) and “Bisekseu” (no sex with men).
The concept of the movement is simple—avoid men in order to change the way women are treated.
Similar calls for a sex strike, with the same logic as the 4B movement, were made during Trump’s first term, partially in response to his policies over reproductive rights.
During his time in office, Trump focused on restricting abortion access.
He made it a priority to appoint judges who would help overturn Roe v. Wade, even boasting on Truth Social, a social media platform he launched in 2022, that he was able to “kill” it.
Now that he’s been reelected, it’s evident that Trump’s influence over the Supreme Court and his ongoing support for anti-abortion policies will continue to shape the conversation about women’s rights.
In a TikTok posted on Nov. 6, Alexa Vargas, 26, explained how she stopped dating and having sex since 2022, after experiencing domestic abuse and sexual assault in a former relationship.
This year, she realized there was a movement and terminology that aligned with her ideas. After the results of the election, she decided to join it.
“There’s a lot of men out here that like and enjoy sex from women, but they don’t actually like who we are…they only see us as sexual objects,” Vargas said in the TikTok.
The 4B movement may seem radical, but for many, it feels like a necessary form of resistance. It’s a demand for respect and a space where women can embrace their own path and take back control of themselves.
Consider your values and take the time to reflect on what the results of the election could mean for you. The choices you make are yours. And your decision to take action is entirely your own.
