As some social media users have pointed out, 4B is as much about cutting ties with men as it is supporting other women. Sivakumar says the intended target is women’s autonomy rather than necessarily seeking to punish men, calling it an “individual effort on behalf of women.”
The support of a collective is what makes the movement so powerful, Han said, adding that she hopes it will lead to more hands-on organizing for social change.
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