The Briefing The 4B movement is going viral after Trump’s win. What is it?
Nov 11, 2024
Su-Kyoung Hwang, a Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies at the University of Sydney, dives into the fascinating 4B movement, a feminist response to traditional gender roles in South Korea. She explores the emergence of this viral movement in reaction to misogyny and violence against women. Hwang contrasts societal pressures on women in Korea and Australia, reflecting on how cultural issues shape modern relationships. The discussion also touches on how the 4B movement could influence Western society and the evolving dynamics of masculinity and reproduction in South Korea.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Contrasting Experiences of Women in Korea and Australia
04:08 • 2min
The Rise of the 4B Movement: Women's Security and Internet Misogyny in Korea
06:14 • 2min
Cultural Reflections on Masculinity and Birth Rates in South Korea
08:24 • 2min
Government Responses and Shifting Social Dynamics in South Korea
10:37 • 3min