Are Texas Women Swearing Off Men With South Koreas 4B Movement?

As the dust settles on the 2024 election, many Texas women are finding themselves somewhere between frustrated and absolutely done with politics. With a certain ex-president about to hit "replay" on his time in the White House and state anti-abortion measures on the rise, women are wondering if it’s time to try something radically different. Enter South Korea’s “4B Movement,” where women are saying a firm “no thanks” to marriage, dating, childbirth, and – wait for it – men. Could Texas women go all-in on the idea of saying “no” across the board?

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What is the 4B Movement? (Or: South Korea's Guide to “Not Today, Satan”)

The 4B Movement is a protest in South Korea where “B” stands for four “bi” terms that all mean “nah”: no to marriage (Bihon), no to childbirth (Bichulsan), no to dating men (Biyeonae), and no to relationships with men (Bisekseu). The whole idea is like Marie Kondo-ing your love life to spark more joy by… er, not having one? The movement gained steam in 2019 when South Korean women saw the government practically begging people to have kids. But instead of swooning, they collectively said, “We're good, thanks.” And now, with the U.S. back on the political Tilt-A-Whirl, the concept of just opting out is picking up some fans stateside, too.

For women feeling like their rights are circling the drain, this radical “no men allowed” lifestyle sounds like more than a rebellious trend – it’s a way to take back some power.

Texas Women Post-Election: Ready for Something Different?

Since the election, social media has been buzzing with talk of Texas women finding creative ways to handle their frustrations. One unexpected coping mechanism? Embracing the 4B life as a protest. On TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter, because we can’t have nice things), #4B hashtags have gone viral, with women across the U.S. sharing 4B-inspired videos that are equal parts inspiring and hilarious.

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One Texan commented, “Well, if the courts won’t protect my rights, maybe I'll start protecting my sanity and peace of mind instead.” As social media fills up with supportive “4B” talk, some are seeing it as the ultimate “I’m not mad, just disappointed” to a government that keeps rewriting the rules on their rights. After all, the logic goes, why bother dating if it means signing up for Texas politics as a third wheel?

Would Texans Actually Do This? (Spoiler: It's Complicated)

The 4B Movement hitting Texas would be like a cactus in a rainstorm: It’s possible, but it would need a lot of water. First, Texas culture leans conservative, and the whole “no marriage or kids” thing might not sit well with everyone. Then there’s the fact that a movement built around saying “no” to men and marriage could be a hard sell in a state where a local rodeo date night can still turn into an engagement. Also, not everyone wants to give up love, especially if it comes with a side of barbecue.

Still, many women see the 4B Movement as a clever reminder that big change doesn’t always come with fanfare – sometimes, it’s as quiet as closing the dating apps. “It’s a reminder that we have a choice to sit this one out if it’s just not working for us,” one Austin influencer said. After all, why should Texas women keep playing a game when the rules aren’t in their favor?

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4B in Texas: Social Experiment or New Trend?

So, could Texas women actually pull off a 4B revolution? Maybe. Or maybe not. But there’s no denying it’s a conversation starter. Even if Texans don’t embrace the 4B life wholeheartedly, just the thought of collectively swiping left on men and marriage has people talking. Whether this movement becomes more than a meme remains to be seen, but it raises a serious point: Women want their lives to reflect their own choices – not just what they’re handed by a shifting political landscape.

And hey, if nothing else, it’s a solid excuse to just focus on yourself for a bit. If any state can pull off independence with a side of “don’t mess with me,” it’s Texas.