What is the 4B Movement?

On November 5, 2024, Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States. That same evening, his opponent, Kamala (like calm) Harris, conceded at Howard University, urging supporters to “never give up the fight,” especially for women’s reproductive rights. Abortion rights were overturned in 2022, leaving it up to states to decide with Trump’s appointment of conservative Supreme Court justices during his first term playing a key role in that shift. With Trump’s return to power, fears of further restrictions reignited, fueling the rise of a new feminist movement spreading rapidly on social media. What exactly is the 4B Movement? What do the "4 Bs" stand for? What does this have to do with the U.S. elections? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism? Why has purple become the colour of feminism? Why are women’s rights regressing? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices