So, it’s because I’ve never really heard anyone define it that I’m asking this question, so I don’t think I know yet what the commonly agreed upon characteristics of tradwives are.
By some of the answers, they’re defined very simply by one characteristic, by which even I would be considered one 😅 because I cook all the time and don’t have an onlyfans 😂
But others like you are answering more in line with my own thoughts, which are, a little simplistically:
A tradwife is a married woman who believes it’s her duty to live according to a certain conception of gender roles; to be a skilled, capable homemaker, and focus on pleasing her husband, with whom there is an obedience relationship, and raising children.
I’m partly asking this question because I’d like to know if it’s like I thought, and a belief in the necessity of gender roles and marital hierarchy is necessary for being a tradwife, or if a tradwife is simply defined by what she does. Because if the latter, I might be one 🤔 at least for now
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The definition you provided fits well, except for the obedience part.. definitely a partner who recognizes neither is more important than the other, and respects and adores her equal partner. Definitely recognition of gender roles and not afraid to express her femininity in carrying them out. I see gender roles as primary focuses with overlap.
It just so happens that mens gender roles is to lead.. so rather than the wife being obedient, she allows the man to fulfill his role by leading