Lecture Notes: Trad Wives and the Modern Feminist Discussion
Introduction
Trad Wife Definition: "Trad wife" stands for "traditional wife," referring to women who stay at home, cook, clean, and are openly submissive to their husbands.
Cultural Context: Despite the rise of feminist movements, the concept of a traditional wife persists and is being popularized by figures like TikTok's Estee Williams.
Estee Williams: A Modern Trad Wife
TikTok Influence: Estee Williams shares her lifestyle and beliefs as a trad wife on TikTok.
Personal Story:
Started dating her husband Connor in 2020 and married for two months.
Her primary focus is her husband and household.
Lifestyle and Beliefs
Estee’s Perspective:
Emphasizes the choice to embrace traditional femininity and homemaking.
Does not monetize her TikTok account; shares content to inspire women interested in the trad wife lifestyle.
Supports the idea of women having choices, whether to pursue careers or homemaking.
Values pleasing her husband over societal opinions.
Criticism and Support
Backlash: Faces criticism for promoting traditional gender roles.
Seen as anti-feminist by some due to her expressed submission to her husband.
Contrast with "boss babe" culture.
Support: Estee and her followers see value in traditional roles and mutual choice.
Feminism and Choice
Estee’s View on Feminism:
Feminism fought for women’s right to choose their own paths.
Estee chooses homemaking as her path and emphasizes it’s a personal choice.
Public Opinion and Discussion
Poll Results:
A significant portion of women surveyed expressed interest in the trad wife lifestyle.
Acknowledgment of societal and personal challenges of adopting such a lifestyle.
Conclusion
Personal Reflection: Estee believes in faith and trust in God to guide her through potential future challenges.
Individual Choice: The importance of personal choice in lifestyle decisions, whether traditional or modern.
Cultural Reflection: Reflects ongoing dialogue between traditional and modern gender roles in society.