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Behind a backlash to feminism in South Korea
Jul 17, 2024
Freelance journalist Haein Shim and activist Lee Yeeun discuss the backlash to feminism in South Korea. Topics include the 4B movement advocating women to refuse marriage, childbirth, dating, and sex with men, the rise of anti-feminist rhetoric, gender discrimination, wage disparities, violence against women, and the empowerment of women through the For B feminist movement challenging traditional norms.
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- Blaming women for societal issues contributes to backlash against feminism in South Korea.
- Gender discrimination in the workforce persists through wage gaps and biased hiring practices in South Korea.
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Blaming Women for Male Suicide and Economic Issues in South Korea
In South Korea, there is a backlash against feminism with women being blamed for economic downfall and increased male suicide rates. Politicians like Kim Ki-dok attribute the rise in suicide rates to women's workforce participation without evidence, fueling a dangerous anti-feminist movement. There is an emergence of scapegoating women for societal problems and pushing an agenda against gender equality.
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