This chapter examines the complexities women face in making choices against the backdrop of purity culture and religious indoctrination, particularly in Evangelical settings. The discussion highlights the internal conflicts between personal agency and societal expectations, showcasing diverse interpretations and adherence among women in these communities. Additionally, it addresses themes of exhaustion and the appeal of traditional gender roles amidst modern pressures, while advocating for a reevaluation of societal norms and support systems.
Trevor, Christiana, and noted writer and journalist Anne Helen Petersen discuss the growing #tradwife trend, the ideological conviction that a woman’s sole and highest purpose is to be her spouse’s modest, subservient helpmate, and that anything less is ungodly. Why do more women now seem to be taking on this mantle? Are cleaning, cooking, and total submission truly the path to godliness, or have we fallen so far off the societal cliff that women are simply exhausted?
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