Emancipation under pressure: Retro traditions threaten equality

Emancipation under pressure: Retro traditions threaten equality

The door to the event opened on April 23, 2025 with a discussion opened by Mayor Martin Kulmer about the challenges of equality between men and women in today's societies. An introductory TV contribution addressed the phenomenon of "retro wifes" in the USA and its influence on the perception of traditional gender roles. The subsequent impulse speech by Werner Anzenberger illuminated the historical developments and current dangers of a patriarchal rollback. According to a report by Klick-Kaernten , the event was accompanied by numerous prominent guests, including the state councilor Sara Schaar and National Council underlined.

Special attention was paid to the daily Problem of the so -called tradwives. This movement, the historical female roles romances, was classified as problematic by many experts. Critics like Silvi Carlsson warn of the dangers of financial dependency that goes hand in hand with this idealization. Women who retire strongly into the role of housewives are more susceptible to old-age poverty-a topic that is also treated in an article by National Geographic It is shown that 20.8 % of women over the age of 65 are at risk of poverty compared to 15.9 % of men.

tradwives and their effects

The tradition and romantized representation of the housewife is often criticized as a recourse to old role models. Tradwives earn money through social media and can stage this lifestyle as influencers, but this does not solve the structural problems. The challenges in front of which women are facing intensified, especially at a time when political, economic and climatic uncertainties exist. The analysis of National Geographic also indicates the potential to promote dangerous social Trends, such as the increase in Femicides and violence against queer people.

The discussion among the participants was lively and diverse, many visitors brought their thoughts to equality and self -determination. Gabi Dörflinger, district chairman, was pleased with the high number of participants and the broad spectrum of opinion, which is a sign of public interest in Carinthia.

The influence of the patriarchy

In order to better understand the challenges, it is important to look at the cultural background in which patriarchal structures are deeply rooted. As explained in another report by National Geographic , a large part of the arguments for gender reliability are based on antiquated ideas that propagate the weakness of women. It is pointed out that patriarchal ideas in different cultures, from antiquity to modern society, not only exist, but also actively maintain through education and power structures.

The determination that equality in human history was not a problem for a long time requires a rethink about today's gender roles. Cooperation and common responsibility in education and socio -economic areas are essential to create a fairer society for all genders. The political framework that is required by people like Petra Oberrauner are therefore of crucial importance.

Finally, it can be said that the event was an important step in the ongoing discussion about equality and the challenges that women face today. The spread and recognition of these topics are not only important for the current generation, but also for future generations that aim to create a fairer world.