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The Rise of ‘Tradwife’ and ‘Tradlife’ Movements: Why Some Young Christians Are Embracing Old-School Roles

The Rise of ‘Tradwife’ and ‘Tradlife’ Movements: Why Some Young Christians Are Embracing Old-School Roles

Friday, June 20, 2025
Just when you thought we’d left Stepford wives in the dust, the internet pulled out a gingham apron and said, not so fast. The “tradwife” is back—baking from scratch, submitting to her husband and going viral while doing it. On the surface, it’s all cottagecore coziness and vintage vibes. But beneath the sourdough starters and…