Inside the Gen Z housewife wars: can you ever be a feminist and house proud?

“I don’t necessarily find housework empowering in itself, but I do take pride in maintaining a well-kept home,” says Rae, a 33-year-old stay-at-home mum. “I do consider myself a feminist—because I believe in women’s autonomy, in valuing unpaid care work, and in creating systems that support all women, no matter the path they choose.”