Why We Don’t Try to Make Money Off 4B

Why We Don’t Try to Make Money Off 4B

First, let us say there is nothing inherently wrong with monetization. Many radical feminist writers and activists charge fair and reasonable prices for their work, and we fully support their efforts. Platforms like Substack have been crucial in allowing women to share their voices and sustain their work. However, at 4B America, we’ve made the conscious decision not to pursue monetization for our organization.

Monetization Can Distract From the Mission

At its core, the 4B movement is about spreading knowledge, fostering community, and empowering women—not profit. Introducing paywalls, content tiers, or sponsorships would fundamentally shift our focus. Instead of concentrating on the message, we would have to worry about revenue streams, audience retention, and marketing tactics. This could dilute the authenticity of our work and make it harder to connect with women who need our message the most.

Financial Liberation Through Careers, Not Activism

We believe in empowering women to achieve financial independence through high-paying and high-value careers in fields like STEM, medicine, and law. Encouraging women to excel in these industries has a far greater impact on their liberation than trying to generate income from activism. For example, think of the time and effort required to monetize a platform—only a few people can achieve financial stability this way, while many others struggle to make ends meet.

4B America Is About Passion, Not Paychecks

Our activism is a labor of love. It’s something we do in our free time, supported by our main careers. By not trying to monetize the movement, we ensure that our work remains free and accessible to everyone. We also accept that activism will cost us time and money, but we believe it’s worth it to create real change.

Of course, at some point, we may open donations for those who wish to support the movement, but it will never be a dependency. Any funds raised would be used to help grow the movement faster, not to sustain us personally. We teach our team to prioritize building strong careers first. A stable and fulfilling career gives women the freedom to live independently, away from men, and to have the time and resources to participate in activism like 4B. It’s much easier to make more money in a main career to sustain activism, rather than to try to make all the money come from the activism itself, a formula that fails time and time again.

Monetization Makes Us Vulnerable

Radfem content often challenges societal norms and institutions, making it prone to censorship and demonetization. By not relying on monetization, we remain resilient. If platforms try to cut us off financially, they won’t succeed, because we’re not in it for the money. Our passion and determination can’t be bought—or silenced.

Support Women Writers Instead

While we don’t monetize 4B, we strongly encourage supporting feminist writers on platforms like Substack. Many women are doing vital work that deserves recognition and financial backing. If you’re willing to contribute, we recommend subscribing to smaller writers who rely on your support to continue their work. We’re building a large organization, but we don’t aim to dominate the feminist space or monopolize donations. In many activist spaces, a few large organizations absorb the majority of the funding. We’d like to remove ourselves from this pool, so that struggling women can benefit more from your contributions.

A Labor of Passion

The 4B movement isn’t about money—it’s about liberation. Everything we do is fueled by passion, not profit. We’re grateful for the tools and platforms that allow us to reach a wider audience, and we’re proud that our work remains free and accessible to all. This is how we maintain the integrity of the movement, and we hope to inspire others to join us—not because it’s lucrative, but because it’s right. ♀