"Esposas tradicionais": por que papéis de gênero ultrapassados voltaram à moda?

Summary

The video discusses the trend of 'trad wives,' women choosing traditional gender roles where they stay home and care for the family. It explores the reasons behind this resurgence, including burnout from balancing work and caregiving responsibilities. Experts argue that true gender equality requires men to share in domestic duties. However, for most women, especially in Brazil, financial independence is a necessity, and only a privileged few can afford this lifestyle. The video also highlights how domestic workers enable affluent women to embrace such roles, while many men still avoid household responsibilities, emphasizing the need for broader social and political changes.

Takeaways

• 👰 'Trad wives' or 'traditional wives' are women who embrace ultra-traditional gender roles, choosing to stay at home and take care of the house and children.
• 💼 These women reject financial independence in favor of returning to a more traditional past where men are the sole providers.
• 🧠 Experts argue that this trend may be a response to the overwhelming burden of balancing work and household responsibilities that many modern women face.
• ⚖️ The incomplete gender revolution has led to women sharing financial responsibilities with men, but men are often not equally sharing domestic duties.
• 👩‍👧‍👦 Without equal care responsibilities between men and women, women remain the primary caregivers, leading to unsustainable pressure on them.
• 💔 As a result, there are increasing trends of women delaying marriage, avoiding motherhood, and rising divorce rates.
• 👨‍👩‍👦 In Brazil, most women do not have the luxury of choosing this 'trad wife' lifestyle, as many are still the sole financial and domestic caretakers.
• 💰 Only a small, privileged group of highly educated women, often married to wealthier men, can afford to embrace this lifestyle.
• 🧹 Many women in Brazil, especially those with fewer resources, are employed as domestic workers, caring for the homes and families of wealthier women.
• 👨‍👧‍👦 Although there are examples of 'new masculinities' where men embrace more equitable caregiving roles, this tends to be limited to more affluent and educated sectors of society.

Q & A

What are 'trad wives'?

'Trad wives' are women who choose to live a traditional life, embracing ultratraditional gender roles. They prioritize domestic life, staying at home to care for the household and children, while relying on their husbands for financial support.

Why are traditional gender roles becoming a trend again in 2024?

Experts suggest that the return to traditional gender roles is a reaction to the multiple work demands faced by women today. Many feel that combining financial responsibilities with household and caregiving duties has become unsustainable, leading some to seek simpler, more traditional roles.

What is meant by the 'unsustainable' advancement of women in the workforce?

The script argues that while women have made significant progress by joining the workforce and sharing financial responsibilities, the lack of equal distribution of domestic tasks between men and women makes this progress unsustainable. Women are often expected to handle both professional and domestic duties, creating excessive pressure.

What social impacts are mentioned as a result of the gender role revolution?

The script highlights several social impacts, including a decline in marriage rates, lower fertility rates, and rising divorce rates. These trends are seen as consequences of the pressures on women to balance both professional and domestic responsibilities.

What solution does Vera Iaconelli propose for achieving gender equality?

Vera Iaconelli suggests that true gender equality requires an equitable division of caregiving responsibilities between men and women. Without this, women remain primarily responsible for care work, which is undervalued and leaves them disadvantaged.

What are the potential downsides of the conservative gender model according to the script?

The conservative gender model, where women stay at home and rely on men for financial support, has historically led to female subjugation, violence, and a lack of autonomy. Women can only remain in this role as long as the man supports them, making them vulnerable if that support is withdrawn.

How is the reality of 'trad wives' different in Brazil compared to other countries?

In Brazil, the 'trad wives' lifestyle is mostly unattainable for the majority of women, as most households cannot rely on a single male breadwinner. Only a small, highly educated minority can afford to embrace this lifestyle, often marrying wealthier men.

How do domestic workers play a role in the 'trad wives' and 'trophy wife' dynamics?

Many wealthy Brazilian women who embrace the 'trad wives' or 'trophy wife' lifestyle rely on domestic workers, often poor and Black, to handle household tasks. This creates a system where privileged women can avoid both professional and domestic labor by outsourcing it.

What is the new 'trophy wife' trend mentioned in the script?

The 'trophy wife' trend, often seen on social media, involves women who do not work but claim that 'not working' keeps them busy. These women often spend their time showcasing a luxurious, carefree lifestyle, supported by domestic workers and wealthy husbands.

Is there hope for more equal gender roles in the future?

Yes, the script mentions that a new type of masculinity is emerging, especially among more affluent and educated men, where they embrace caregiving roles and share domestic responsibilities. However, for the majority of the population, achieving true gender equality will require significant political will and societal change.