What we miss when we label women
Categorizing women by neat social-media labels overlooks the complexity of their choices and identities.
The author describes encountering “trad wife” content on social media and how comment sections often sort women into neat categories like “traditional,” “girlboss” and “independent.” The piece contends that while there’s nothing inherently wrong with any single label, rigidly applying these categories can obscure the varied motivations and complexities behind women’s choices.