Study Finds Men Who Want #TradWives Also Have High Levels Of "Hostile Sexism"

"Men with higher levels of 'hostile sexism'—or those who espouse negative, adversarial perceptions of women in general—are particularly likely to support the #tradwife movement relative to other men."

"The data showed that men who are into the #tradwife trend are also aware that they rely on these same women for intimacy and resent it."

The #tradwife movement promotes traditional homemaking roles for women, emphasizing catering to husbands and family. A study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas found that men who support this movement often exhibit hostile sexism, viewing women negatively. The research surveyed 595 U.S. men aged 18 to 29, revealing that those with higher levels of hostile sexism were more likely to endorse the #tradwife ideology. This contradicts initial assumptions that benevolent sexism would explain the trend, highlighting a complex relationship between gender roles and male attitudes.

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