E1: "Tradwives aren't even trad" with Caroline J. Sumlin

Hello hello!I’ve renamed my pod and we’re embarking on a new season! The title, Unparenting, is somewhat provocative - this pod is aiming to do social commentary on parenting trends & discourses around childhood from a lens of children’s rights and child liberation. It’s going to be fun/harrowing - buckle up!In this episode, I talk to Caroline J Sumlin about the worrying tradwife movement and its political implications, and of course, the white supremacy of it all.There is a transcript you can access, but pls not that I don’t edit it for errors, etc.A little bit about Caroline: Caroline J. Sumlin is a writer and speaker dedicated to inspiring others to break free from societal expectations and reclaim their authentic lives. Through her work, she challenges cultural norms and highlights the intersections of self-worth, identity, and systemic oppression. Caroline is the author of We'll All Be Free, How a Culture of White Supremacy Devalues Us and How We Can Reclaim Our True Worth. You can also find her as a contributing writer at The Everygirl. Caroline received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Howard University in Washington, DC.I hope you enjoy the show! Comment below with your thoughts and please share, rate and review on whatever app you’re listening on - it really helps!Fran xSome links from the show:This pod now has a PatreonYou can follow me on IG @radical.mothering, and follow Caroline @carolinejsumlin.Find the pod on Youtube.Caroline’s piece on tradwives: My piece on tradwives:The article I quoted from: Sykes, S., & Hopner, V. (2024). Tradwives: Right-Wing Social Media Influencers. Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, 53(4), 453-487. https://doi.org/10.1177/08912416241246273 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alifeunschooled.substack.com