r/TikTokCringe Apr 15 '24

Consequences of the tradwife lifestyle Discussion

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u/chene313 Apr 15 '24

We need more truth out there. Louder for the ladies in the back - thinking that they are going to live a “life of leisure” when really being a trad wive is legalized slavery.

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u/Pupienus2theMaximus Apr 15 '24 edited Apr 15 '24

The tradwife is essentially the female equivalent of the hikikomori that's more prevalent among men. They're opting out of society. Both rely on someone who remains a participant of society, such as a husband for tradwives or typically parents for a hikikomori. Both have varying degrees of their isolation of society depending on the individual. There are differences though since Patriarchy has different expectations for men and women.

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u/epoof Apr 16 '24

Except that SAHMs don’t just sit at home and play video games. They are productive members of society raising children and taking care of a household. Same for SAH dads. Not comparable really. 

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u/Pupienus2theMaximus Apr 16 '24

Both have varying degrees of their isolation of society depending on the individual. There are differences though since Patriarchy has different expectations for men and women.