About this episode
The episode explores the pressures of modern motherhood in the U.S. and the rise of momfluencers, particularly tradwives, in this context.
Motherhood in the U.S. is revered. Actual mothers? Not so much. So where's a bedraggled mom to turn when she feels overworked, overwhelmed, and underappreciated? Turns out, momfluencers are stepping in to fill that void, including a particular category of momfluencer: the tradwife. We dive into that world to understand how it might intersect with the Trump administration, what it has to do with white supremacy, and where moms of color fit in. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
Topics covered
- motherhood
- momfluencers
- tradwives
- white supremacy
- Trump administration
- moms of color
Keywords
- motherhood
- tradwives
- momfluencers
- white supremacy
- Trump administration
- moms of color
Sponsors
pcm.adswizz.com
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NPR
Places: U.S.
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