The Tradwife Mass Exodus and Why Women Are Turning Their Backs on The Alt-Right
The Polyester PodcastShow Notes
Who would have possibly thought the tradwife way of life wouldn't be sustainable forever? In a series of New York Times articles and Instagram influencer pivots, we're seeing a mass exodus of women leaving the tradwife moniker behind.
This week, hosts Ione and Gina discuss the ways this alt right trend left women open to abuse, the culpability of the ex-tradwives, and the absolutely obscene press tour Nara Smith is currently taking part in.
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