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This article by Casey Riley interviews a woman named Estee C. Williams who claims to be something called a 'trad' or traditional wife. Is this trend real or some sort of a right wing rage bait culture war dog whistle? 

Estee C. Williams, 25, has the secret recipe for how to be a perfect wife and according to the popular social media star it’s traditionalism.

Williams is the pin-up poster girl of women in their 20s and 30s who are rejecting working for ‘the man’ and choosing instead to have ‘their man’ work for them, staying at home as a so-called Tradwife.

The recently married millennial says that the return to traditional family values and roles isn’t an attack on feminism, but rather a rebuke of the capitalist system that women have been ushered into. In addition to their roles as wives and mothers. A dual role that experts say causes depression, burn out, and ultimately unfulfilling lives. 

The blonde wifey to her very lucky hubby says that she has nothing against women who choose to work but that her lifestyle of being a homemaker in a cute dress, making delicious meals for her family just appealed more to her than the 9-5 capitalist grind.

https://getwokeup.com/trad-wife-estee-c-williams-tell-all/

   

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"Trad-wives" or traditional wives, definitely exist! According to this article, a tradwife describes "a married woman who embraces traditional gender roles" and focuses "on homemaking  supporting her husband by raising the kids, cooking, and keeping the house clean". This isn’t just a passing "trend"; many women are truly dedicated to this lifestyle and choosing to devote their entire lives to being full-time housewives. Also, according to a Psychology Today article, the concept  of "trad-wives" has existed for much of the last century; it’s only through social media today that this lifestyle is gaining more visibility.

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