Modern feminism doesn’t represent all women. Here’s what does
January 28, 2026
Girlboss and “tradwife” content dominate social media, but a lot of mothers with small children don’t fit either category. They prefer something in the middle: to work part-time, come in and out of the workforce, or take on roles with maximum flexibility. Research from the Institute for Family Studies found that 40% of married mothers with children under 5 prefer part-time work, with 39% preferring full-time work, and 20% preferring not to work.
Modern married mothers embrace the messy middle. Our policies and culture should too.
