The response to Time's article on Instagram was overwhelmingly critical of its claims. With almost 700 comments, the majority of readers disagreed with the narrative that the magazine was pushing. Contrary to the article's implications, many commentators highlighted the empowerment they find in embracing traditional femininity and homemaking roles. They argued that Time was promoting a narrative that not only fails to reflect the complexity of women's lives and choices but also inadvertently shames women for desiring a "soft" and traditional lifestyle. ...

Time isn't the first media outlet to suggest that the resurgence of traditional femininity and homemaking roles is detrimental to women's mental health and societal progress. Others like Bustle and Vice have published similar articles claiming that a return to femininity is a regression to so-called subservience. However, if legacy media stopped and considered the growing consensus among women over their preferred political narratives, they would find that a more feminine and less "feminist" approach to life actually leads to better outcomes for society at large. This sentiment is underscored by the overwhelming number of comments from women defending their choice to prioritize family and personal satisfaction over the demands of a high-pressure career.