Could South Korea’s 4B movement destroy heterosexual relationships?

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The rise of South Korea's 4B movement, advocating for women to abstain from heterosexual relationships, has sparked global attention as the country grapples with record-low birth rates and pervasive gender inequality. Originating in 2019, the movement's four principles, denoted by "bi" or "no," include rejecting heterosexual marriage, childbirth, dating, and sexual relationships. While seemingly extreme, the movement reflects deep-rooted societal issues, including high rates of intimate-partner violence and a substantial gender pay gap.

 

South Korea's political landscape further complicates the situation, with growing polarization between men and women. President Yoon Suk Yeol's dismissal of structural sexism and his campaign blaming feminism for the country's demographic challenges exacerbate tensions. The widening gender divide in political preferences underscores the broader societal rift.

 

Women's increasing educational attainment contrasts with persistent income disparities, fueling discontent among young men who perceive discrimination against them. Misogynistic online communities and derogatory terms directed at educated women highlight the backlash against feminism. Amidst this backdrop, movements like "escape the corset" and 4B emerge, reflecting women's resistance to societal expectations and gender-based violence.

 

The phenomenon of women voluntarily abstaining from heterosexual relationships resonates with historical precedents, including feminist movements advocating for celibacy as a political statement. In the West, movements like #MeToo have empowered women to share experiences of harassment and violence, prompting some to reconsider the risks associated with heterosexual relationships.

 

However, while celibacy may offer a refuge for some women disillusioned by past experiences, it remains a marginalized phenomenon. Unlike earlier feminist movements, modern celibacy often arises from a sense of resignation rather than liberation. Women feel compelled to forgo intimate relationships due to a lack of acceptable alternatives and ongoing societal pressures.

 

While the 4B movement may gain traction in contexts like South Korea, where pro-natalist policies and restrictive beauty standards intersect with gender inequality, its widespread adoption in the West appears unlikely. Despite persistent challenges, heterosexuality remains the default norm for most women, underscoring the enduring influence of patriarchal structures.

 

As societies grapple with evolving gender dynamics and the fallout from movements like 4B, the quest for gender equality and inclusive relationships remains paramount. While celibacy may offer temporary respite for some, true progress lies in dismantling entrenched systems of oppression and fostering environments where all individuals can pursue fulfilling, equitable relationships, free from coercion and discrimination.

 

16.04.24

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[JonnyF]

Hope this doesn't get a hold in Thailand.😀

 

We know how they love to copy Korean trends. 

 

Imagine that... 😮

[retarius]

This is good news for the world and those of us that think there are way too many people on this earth and that the current population is not sustainable. 

[impulse]

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

Despite persistent challenges, heterosexuality remains the default norm for most women, underscoring the enduring influence of patriarchal structures.

 

I miss sanity in the media.  They've always been biased.  But not so loony.  That's relatively new.

 

[RuamRudy]

1 hour ago, retarius said:

This is good news for the world and those of us that think there are way too many people on this earth and that the current population is not sustainable. 

 

But as the current population is getting older, who is going to do the work of growing or even maintaining the economy to sustain those no longer contributing to society?

 

Taking your approach, it's the elderly we need to cull - maybe a reboot of Logan's Run...

[zhounan]

Countries under the influence of the Anglo-American snakes are literally psychotic.

 

This won't end peacefully.

[thaibeachlovers]

16 hours ago, RuamRudy said:

 

But as the current population is getting older, who is going to do the work of growing or even maintaining the economy to sustain those no longer contributing to society?

 

Taking your approach, it's the elderly we need to cull - maybe a reboot of Logan's Run...

I think that is tongue in cheek, but IMO the time is coming when governments will be forced to allow voluntary euthanasia. It's just not going to be possible to find enough working people to care for the aged, and the standard of care for those that don't have lots of money will be abysmal. It's already bad ( I know people that work in that industry ), short staffed, underpaid, demoralised.

I just hope they let us off ourselves painlessly before I get sent to one of the gulags for the elderly.

[thaibeachlovers]

23 hours ago, Social Media said:

As societies grapple with evolving gender dynamics and the fallout from movements like 4B, the quest for gender equality and inclusive relationships remains paramount. While celibacy may offer temporary respite for some, true progress lies in dismantling entrenched systems of oppression and fostering environments where all individuals can pursue fulfilling, equitable relationships, free from coercion and discrimination.

 

LOL.

 

If anyone thinks those women are "celibate", dream on. They'll become lesbians instead, or have casual sex.

 

Good luck with "dismantling entrenched systems of oppression". IMO it's not going to happen.

 

[thaibeachlovers]

23 hours ago, Social Media said:

The rise of South Korea's 4B movement, advocating for women to abstain from heterosexual relationships, has sparked global attention as the country grapples with record-low birth rates

LOL. It's like no one has noticed that as women become more educated the less interested in reproducing they become, but good luck trying to force women to be less educated or making them have more children- it's not going to happen, and a good thing too. Far too many people on the planet now.

[thaibeachlovers]

16 hours ago, RuamRudy said:

 

But as the current population is getting older, who is going to do the work of growing or even maintaining the economy to sustain those no longer contributing to society?

 

 

LOL. It's like no one heard of AI robotics. In the next decade or so, it's likely working people will be superfluous to requirements as robots run by AI can do everything people do, without going on strike, sick leave, holidays or doing shoddy work.