Your Body, My Choice’ Slogan Spreads Hate and Harassment in Schools Following Trump’s Election Win

Following Donald Trump‘s victory in the 2024 presidential election, a disturbing trend of misogynistic harassment has emerged, particularly targeting women and girls in schools. The phrase “Your body, my choice,” popularized by white nationalist podcaster Nick Fuentes, has become a rallying cry for some individuals to express their disdain for women’s rights and reproductive freedom.

The phrase, which is a twisted inversion of the pro-choice slogan “My body, my choice,” has been widely shared on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Facebook. It has led to numerous reports of harassment, with women and girls facing threatening comments and messages. On TikTok, for instance, female users have reported being threatened and harassed with comments saying “Your body, my choice” and even more violent threats.

In some schools, this online harassment has translated into offline incidents. Although some reports have been debunked as rumors, such as the case in Escanaba Area Schools where a social media post about boys harassing girls was found to be false, the overall climate of intimidation and misogyny is a significant concern. Parents and students have shared instances of boys chanting the phrase in schools, creating a hostile environment for female students.

The rise of this hate speech is part of a broader trend of increased online misogyny and harassment following Trump’s election. It reflects a permission structure where extremist and misogynistic narratives are more overtly and aggressively espoused. This has led to calls for greater action to protect women’s rights and safety, both online and offline.

The impact of these incidents extends beyond the immediate harassment, contributing to a broader culture of fear and marginalization. Women and girls are not only facing online threats but also experiencing real-world consequences, including reports of offline harassment and threats of sexual violence.