Episode 121: Tradwives- aesthetic, lifestyle, or slippery slope?

CW: highly gendered language and ideology, conservative politics and the harm it does, racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia

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Episode Summary: Have you ever found yourself wondering about Tradwives? Ever fantasized about it? This episode delves into the harmful ideologies associated with the traditional wives (tradwives) movement. It explores how adherence to traditional gender roles can lead to alt-right ideologies, perpetuating white supremacy and harmful gender norms. Mx Dizzy and Marquis Pup Rekkr highlight the harm caused to participants, such as discouraging education and independence, as well as dangerous connections to extremist beliefs. They also offer suggestions for exploring traditional values in a safer way, outside of harmful ideologies. Ultimately, they urge individuals to critically evaluate their beliefs and be mindful of the potential harm from strict adherence to traditional gender roles.

Resources for this episode (not necessarily a recommendation or positive review of the information within):

• https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/jan/27/tradwives-new-trend-submissive-women-dark-heart-history#:~:text=So%20a%20%E2%80%9Ctradwife%E2%80%9D%20is%20a,traditional%20was%20also%20so%20modern%3F

• https://katiecouric.com/entertainment/what-is-a-tradwife/#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20tradwife%3F,prowess%20in%20the%20domestic%20arts.%E2%80%9D

• https://politicalresearch.org/2021/07/29/why-are-gen-z-girls-attracted-tradwife-lifestyle

• https://www.them.us/story/gen-z-study-traditional-gender-norms-outdated

• https://impakter.com/from-incels-to-tradwives-understanding-the-spectrum-of-gender-and-online-extremism/

• https://www.salon.com/2019/07/14/alt-right-handmaidens-and-the-white-baby-challenge/

• https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/05/great-replacement-theory-alt-right-killers-el-paso

• https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/05/great-replacement-theory-alt-right-killers-el-paso

• https://theprint.in/pageturner/excerpt/undercover-women-social-media-extremists-want-traditional-roles-return/384588/

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