The Ballerina Farm phenomenon

Hannah’s life at Ballerina Farm has become a social media phenomenon, not only for its curated aesthetic and focus on self-sufficiency, but also for its back-to-basics message. Sharing her daily life on TikTok, Hannah shows the beauty of a life centered on family and the land, resonating with many people seeking a deeper connection to their roots and a slower, more reflective lifestyle.

Ballerina Farm and the ‘Tradwife’ concept represent an emerging trend where women find empowerment in traditional roles, challenging modern social norms and creating an alternative narrative of success and personal fulfillment.

Female empowerment in young women

For young women, the ‘Tradwife’ concept can represent an alternative to the modern lifestyle that often emphasizes career success. However, it is extremely important to understand that all women have individual desires and goals. Every woman is and should always be free to choose what she loves and wants most for her life, regardless of whether they want to be housewives or lawyers. What matters is that they are aware that they have a choice, they can access education, information and, above all, they have the option to be themselves.

In recent days, debates have raged around this concept, questioning whether Hannah promotes harmful gender stereotypes that perpetuate the belief that women “are only made to be mothers” or that a woman “must serve a man or her home.” Many users on social networks view the story of Ballerina Farm with sadness, as they consider that Hannah had to give up her dreams, her individuality and being a dancer to build a home for her seven, almost eight children, alongside her husband. In her videos, her husband seems not to appreciate her work as a housewife and farmer.