On this episode of The Feminist Focus, host Olivia Hallinan-Gan (‘26) looks at the recent rise of the “Trad Wife,” a slang term that describes women who have rejected modern gender roles and embraced traditionality. She focuses on how “Trad Wives” are advertised to young girls on social media and the overall appeal of the “Trad Wife.”
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S2E2 – The ‘Trad Wife’: women, traditional gender roles
November 4, 2024
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Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster
Olivia Hallinan-Gan joined The Oracle as a staff reporter in 2022. In 2023, she joined Hestia’s Flame and became a podcaster on The Oracle. She was editor-in-chief of the yearbook in 2005-2006. Olivia’s podcast explored how ideological and political ideals affect women, specifically teenage girls. She was a part of Dance Leadership Team, chess club, Ambassador Leadership Team and the Artemis Center. In her free time, you could find her watching movies at her local theater, reading and spending time with friends. Olivia graduated in 2026.
Elizabeth English • Nov 13, 2024 at 7:19 am
Eye opening, Olivia. Thank you for this important reporting. Demonstrates how crucial the deconstruction of social media narratives is.