Meet The Women Who Turned “Trad Wife” Movement Into The Internet’s Hottest Debate

Some women proudly avoid domestic duties, while others, known as “trad wives,” openly embrace them as their sole purpose.

A “trad wife,” short for traditional wife, refers to a married woman who stays home to manage the household and raise multiple children, while her husband financially supports the family. The movement has surged online, fueled by stay-at-home moms who celebrate vintage homemaking, from baking fresh bread to wearing floaty, 1950s-inspired dresses.

Although the lifestyle has enthusiastic fans, the conservative, far-right “trad wife” subculture has stirred controversy: Is it empowering nostalgia, a reimagined form of femininity, or a flashpoint in the ongoing gender roles debate?

In this piece, we’ll explore the polished domestic aesthetic, rigid gender dynamics, and fi