You're Wrong About The Tradwife Rises with Sarah Archer
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May 29, 2024 Historian Sarah Archer delves into the history of the American housewife and the rise of the tradwife movement. The podcast explores the evolution of kitchen designs, societal pressures, consumerism, satire on TikTok, and gender disparities in domestic labor, questioning the sustainability of traditional roles amidst modern independence.
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Trad Wife Discovery
- Sarah Marshall recalls encountering "trad wives" online, particularly Kelly Havens.
- Havens' aesthetic content, reminiscent of Anne of Green Gables, intrigued Marshall despite its focus on traditional gender roles.
Trad Wife Trap
- The "trad wife" trend feels like a potential path to radicalization, promising a simpler life.
- It lures people with aesthetics of homemaking and wellness but ultimately restricts freedom.
Retrograde Kitchens
- Mid-20th century kitchen design was futuristic but promoted retrograde gender roles.
- Appliances were marketed as time-savers, not for career advancement, but for domestic pursuits.