Jennifer Siebel Newsom slams tradwives as harmful and blames sexism for Kamala Harris and Hillary Clintons presidential losses

Jennifer Siebel Newsom slammed the “tradwife” trend on social media and blamed sexism for Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris’ presidential election losses in a recent wide-ranging interview.She stopped in for the interview to promote her new movie, “Miss Representation: Rise Up,” while the Justice Department investigates the tax conduct of her and her husband, California Gov.Gavin Newsom.Siebel Newsom says the “tradwife” trend — which originated from the prominent roles women played in households within the 20th century and prior, but has evolved into a social media subculture — oversimplifies women.“For the tradwife phenomenon, it’s like, you can be a mom, you can make great meals and you can live on a farm and you can wear pretty dresses and I want to make sure those women have a voice, not just at home but in the public sphere,” Siebel Newsom said.

“That isn’t just about consumerism or being in service to men only but that’s also normalising that women have so much to offer the world outside of the home – a power that’s been missing from the decision-making tables,” she said.California’s first partner, a former actress, said women should shape culture, policy, and norms.“As the 51% of the population that births 100% of the population, we have a role to play in shaping culture and shaping policy and shaping norms.I’m an and person versus an or,” she said.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story She also wasn’t shy in suggesting that she believes American voters chose President Donald Trump over Clinton and Harris because of their gender differences.“I do believe gender played a huge role in both of their defeats,” Siebel Newsom said.

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