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Tradwives, Disordered Eating, & the Thin Ideal: Why Young Women Are Being Told to Shrink Again
Tradwife culture is having a moment, but what happens when traditional femininity, purity culture, the thin ideal, and disordered eating begin to overlap?
In this SOLO episode, Dr. Marianne Miller examines the growing popularity of tradwives and renewed interest in conservative Christianity among some young women. She considers why messages about modesty, discipline, self-denial, homemaking, and being a “good woman” may feel especially appealing during a time of uncertainty, loneliness, and cultural change.
Tradwives, Purity Culture, & the Thin Ideal
Tradwife content often presents an…
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