Unpacking the Tradwife Trend

This chapter examines the rise of TikTok influencers within the Tradwife movement, focusing on the life of Ballerina Farm, a former ballerina turned homesteader. It contrasts the idyllic imagery of traditional family life with the complexities of personal sacrifice, autonomy, and underlying societal pressures. Through the lens of a partnership steeped in traditional gender roles, the discussion probes the tension between personal desires and imposed expectations in the context of a modern capitalist landscape.