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Bursting the bubble of the 'tradwife'

What's with this fantasy of domesticity?

Bursting the bubble of the 'tradwife'
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30/05/2025 14:00 ‧ 3 weeks ago | StarsInsider

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Depictions of elaborate daily home-cooked meals, spotless homes, and freshly baked goods, and other images of perfected domesticity have somehow made a comeback. The 'tradwife' trend refers to women who take on traditional gendered roles in their marriages in a way that's almost cosplay. Distinct from the role of a stay-at-home mom, the 'tradwife' is a product of home economics, in which the aesthetics of an idealized1950s family life are reiterated in contemporary living.

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