Why are young women rejecting feminism and becoming “trad wives?”
The so-called “trad wife” movement advocates for a return to traditional gender roles. Across TikTok and Instagram, self-proclaimed trad wives and trad men reject modern feminism and romanticize domesticity. GBH’s Callie Crossley has some thoughts about it all, and she joined Craig LeMoult to discuss.
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:57 What is a "trad wife"?
2:02 Why are young women rejecting opportunity?
2:42 Is there a goal of recruitment in the movement?
3:51 What are some of the negatives to being a trad wife?
5:20 Is this lifestyle being driven by men?
6:53 Is this a rejection of the move away from traditional gender roles?
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