Trad Wives: The influencers selling 1950s house-wife life
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The Times
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🗓️ 21 July 2024
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
Millions of social media users are flocking to follow the Trad Wives: stay-at-home mothers who champion a life making meals from scratch and serving their husband’s and children’s every need. Our reporter goes to meet the woman behind the most popular account: Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm. Is she selling a feminist dream or an unattainable lifestyle?
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