{"id":433572,"date":"2026-01-31T18:45:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T17:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=433572"},"modified":"2026-01-31T17:08:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T16:08:04","slug":"familles-vivent-regles-strictes-souvent-comparees-mode-vie-autre-siecle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/families-live-under-strict-rules-often-compared-to-the-lifestyle-of-another-century-433572","title":{"rendered":"These families live according to strict rules, often compared to a way of life from another century."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mormon families, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, live a life governed by strict religious principles that sometimes evoke 19th-century values. They often share these moments on social media through &quot;Mormon influencers.&quot;<\/p>\n<h2> Codified and conservative rules of life<\/h2>\n<p> Mormons avoid coffee, tea, tobacco, and drugs, in accordance with a health code called the Word of Wisdom. They practice tithing, giving 10% of their income to the Church, and observe a monthly 24-hour fast, abstaining from food and drink, with the money saved being donated to charity (fast offerings). Young people are also encouraged to wait until they are at least 16 years old before dating and to prioritize serious relationships leading to marriage, often celebrated in a temple.<\/p>\n<p>Family is central to the community, with marriage and children being highly valued. Members are also encouraged to adopt a modest appearance: no tattoos, only one pair of earrings for women, and modest clothing. After certain temple ceremonies, they wear religious undergarments called garments, symbols of spiritual commitment.<\/p>\n<h2> An eternal family at the heart of beliefs<\/h2>\n<p> Temple marriage seals unions &quot;for time and eternity,&quot; allowing\u2014for the most devout\u2014a posthumous family reunion in the heavenly realm. Children are ritually &quot;sealed&quot; to their parents; genealogy and proxy baptisms for the deceased reinforce this intergenerational bond.<\/p>\n<p>The family takes precedence, with procreation seen as a &quot;divine mission,&quot; and the education of children as a major spiritual duty. The family unit is thus conceived as the fundamental unit of the divine plan: it is simultaneously a place of love, moral learning, and the transmission of faith. Family roles are highly valued, with an ideal of a stable home structured around religious commitment, family prayer, and active participation in the life of the Church. Thus, the family is not merely a social institution, but a sacred reality, destined to endure beyond death. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lifewjilli\/video\/7486336358735301918\" data-video-id=\"7486336358735301918\">\n<section> <a title=\"@lifewjilli\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lifewjilli?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@lifewjilli<\/a> God is so good. <a title=\"greaterlove\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/greaterlove?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#greaterlove<\/a> <a title=\"thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints<\/a> <a title=\"church\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/church?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#church<\/a> <a title=\"lds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/lds?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#lds<\/a> <a title=\"Mormon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mormon?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#mormon<\/a> <a title=\"Utah\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/utah?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#utah<\/a><a title=\"light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/light?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#light<\/a> <a title=\"Christian\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/christian?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#christian<\/a> <a title=\"churchdresses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/churchdresses?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#churchdresses<\/a> <a title=\"thinkcelestial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/thinkcelestial?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#thinkcelestial<\/a> <a title=\"Jesus Christ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/jesuschrist?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#jesuschrist<\/a> <a title=\"spreadlight\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/spreadlight?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#spreadlight<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c original sound - Betsy \ud83e\udea9 The Holy Gal Club\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7379139293836593952?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound - Betsy \ud83e\udea9 The Holy Gal Club<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> Strong presence on social media<\/h2>\n<p> Despite their professed modesty, many Mormons are heavily investing in Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to showcase a life presented as harmonious and virtuous: carefully chosen modest clothing, balanced family meals, daily prayers, and wellness routines. This content constructs a gentle, orderly, and reassuring aesthetic that appeals to a broad audience beyond their religious community.<\/p>\n<p>Mormon &quot;tradwives,&quot; often brought to light or amplified by reality TV shows and social media platforms, embody a strong return to traditional family roles: long dresses, retro hairstyles, meticulously decorated interiors, homeschooling, and an emphasis on motherhood. By 2025, these figures have amassed millions of views, becoming true influencers of &quot;soft conservatism,&quot; where spirituality, vintage aesthetics, and domestic performance blend in a narrative that is both nostalgic and perfectly adapted to contemporary digital codes.<\/p>\n<p>In short, these Mormon families perpetuate a way of life structured by faith, blending Victorian austerity with digital modernity. Their online presence, poised between authenticity and idealization, fascinates as much as it raises questions about our hyper-connected age.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mormon families, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, live a life governed by strict...","protected":false},"author":8264,"featured_media":433575,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_msn":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5678],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-433572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-societe"],"image":{"medium":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ces-familles-vivent-selon-des-regles-strictes-souvent-comparees-a-un-mode-de-vie-dun-autre-siecle-200x113.jpg",200,113,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ces-familles-vivent-selon-des-regles-strictes-souvent-comparees-a-un-mode-de-vie-dun-autre-siecle-500x281.jpg",500,281,true]},"custom":{"td_video":"","featured_image":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ces-familles-vivent-selon-des-regles-strictes-souvent-comparees-a-un-mode-de-vie-dun-autre-siecle.jpg","author":{"name":"Ana\u00eblle Gayon","avatar":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Agayon-96x96.jpg"},"categories":[{"term_id":5678,"name":"Society","slug":"societe","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":5846,"taxonomy":"category","description":"<p>The Society section of The Body Optimist unpacks the debates that shape women\u2019s lives: equality, discrimination, beauty standards, social ties and the place of bodies in public space. Its analysis, first-person stories and practical advice are for anyone who wants to understand the pressures of everyday life and push back, with an inclusive, body-positive and judgment-free perspective.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Society section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Feminism<\/strong>: everyday sexism, gender-based violence, work, the domestic load and women\u2019s rights around the world, all gathered in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/feminisme\">Feminism<\/a> section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fatphobia<\/strong>: discrimination against fat people at work, at the doctor\u2019s office and in the media, and ways to stand up to it, in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\">Fatphobia<\/a> section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LGBTQIA+<\/strong>: sexual orientation, gender identity, coming out and the fight against homophobia and transphobia, explained in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/lgbtqia\">LGBTQIA+<\/a> section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beauty standards<\/strong>: where physical ideals come from, how they vary across countries and eras, and what they cost women.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relationships and social ties<\/strong>: friendship, loneliness, bonds between generations and new ways of living together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Women who break stereotypes<\/strong>: women making their mark in mechanics, science, sports or on stage, like the physicist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/sabrina-gonzalez-pasterski-a-young-physicist-could-revolutionize-science-432830\">Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski<\/a>, in fields where few expected them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why are beauty standards a social issue?<\/h2>\n<p>Beauty standards are a social issue because they are neither natural nor universal: they shift from one country to another and from one era to the next, as our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/heres-how-beauty-standards-change-in-different-countries-429750\">how beauty standards differ around the world<\/a> shows. Yet these ideals of thinness, youth and flawless skin have very real effects: comments starting in childhood, pressure to watch your weight, unequal treatment at work and in health care, online harassment. Recognizing that a norm is constructed helps you take a step back, spot the messages designed to make you feel guilty and choose what you want to keep. That is the common thread of this section: connecting individual experiences to the collective mechanisms that produce them.<\/p>\n<h2>What can you do about discrimination or online harassment?<\/h2>\n<p>If you experience discrimination or online harassment, the first step is to keep evidence, then to turn to the right people, who will depend on the country you live in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Save screenshots, messages, dates and the names of any witnesses.<\/li>\n<li>For discrimination in hiring, housing or access to a service, contact the equality or human rights agency in your country, a union or a lawyer.<\/li>\n<li>For illegal content online, report it to the platform and to the authorities in your country.<\/li>\n<li>If you have been threatened or targeted by a crime, you can file a report with the police.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach: connecting the personal and the collective<\/h2>\n<p>Born from a plus-size fashion site, our magazine looks at social issues through the lens of the body and representation. We give a voice to the people most affected, we explain the words before debating them (sexism, fatphobia, trans identity, consent) and we favor practical ways forward over outrage alone. Our articles start from everyday experiences to shed light on broader patterns, without moralizing or pitting women against each other.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/fatphobic-remarks-surely-said-without-knowing-430954\">fatphobic phrases many people say without realizing it<\/a>, and what they really imply.<\/li>\n<li>A look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/would-you-be-considered-the-norm-elsewhere-here-are-average-sizes-and-weights-in-the-world-429930\">average heights and weights around the world<\/a>, a useful reminder that \u201cnormal\u201d depends on where you live.<\/li>\n<li>What to do when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/what-to-do-when-a-colleague-appropriates-an-idea-at-work-447182\">a coworker takes credit for your idea<\/a> at work.<\/li>\n<li>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/how-to-set-boundaries-in-the-face-of-unsolicited-advances-at-work-447161\">set boundaries with unwanted advances at work<\/a>, calmly and clearly.<\/li>\n<li>Whether women still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/womens-work-applying-makeup-to-look-professional-446904\">have to wear makeup to look \u201cprofessional\u201d<\/a>, and what that expectation says about workplace norms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What counts as discrimination?<\/h3>\n<p>Discrimination is unequal treatment based on a characteristic protected by law, in a specific area such as employment, housing or access to goods and services. Protected grounds vary from country to country, but they often include sex, race or ethnic origin, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity. Some places also protect physical appearance or weight.<\/p>\n<h3>What is intersectionality?<\/h3>\n<p>Intersectionality describes how several forms of discrimination can overlap in the same person and reinforce one another. The American legal scholar Kimberl\u00e9 Crenshaw coined the term to describe the experiences of Black women. A woman who is both fat and lesbian, for example, may face sexism, fatphobia and homophobia, which compound one another rather than simply adding up.<\/p>\n<h3>What is diet culture?<\/h3>\n<p>Diet culture is the set of beliefs that equates thinness with health, success and personal worth. It shows up in foods labeled \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad,\u201d compliments on weight loss and the shaming of fat bodies. Our magazine prefers a weight-inclusive approach to health, at every size.<\/p>\n<p>Want to go further? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/culture\">Culture<\/a> section explores how bodies and identities are portrayed in movies, TV shows and books, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\">Psychology<\/a> section supports you with self-image, confidence and emotions.<\/p>","parent":0,"count":1539,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":5678,"category_count":1539,"category_description":"<p>The Society section of The Body Optimist unpacks the debates that shape women\u2019s lives: equality, discrimination, beauty standards, social ties and the place of bodies in public space. 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Yet these ideals of thinness, youth and flawless skin have very real effects: comments starting in childhood, pressure to watch your weight, unequal treatment at work and in health care, online harassment. Recognizing that a norm is constructed helps you take a step back, spot the messages designed to make you feel guilty and choose what you want to keep. That is the common thread of this section: connecting individual experiences to the collective mechanisms that produce them.<\/p>\n<h2>What can you do about discrimination or online harassment?<\/h2>\n<p>If you experience discrimination or online harassment, the first step is to keep evidence, then to turn to the right people, who will depend on the country you live in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Save screenshots, messages, dates and the names of any witnesses.<\/li>\n<li>For discrimination in hiring, housing or access to a service, contact the equality or human rights agency in your country, a union or a lawyer.<\/li>\n<li>For illegal content online, report it to the platform and to the authorities in your country.<\/li>\n<li>If you have been threatened or targeted by a crime, you can file a report with the police.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach: connecting the personal and the collective<\/h2>\n<p>Born from a plus-size fashion site, our magazine looks at social issues through the lens of the body and representation. We give a voice to the people most affected, we explain the words before debating them (sexism, fatphobia, trans identity, consent) and we favor practical ways forward over outrage alone. Our articles start from everyday experiences to shed light on broader patterns, without moralizing or pitting women against each other.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/fatphobic-remarks-surely-said-without-knowing-430954\">fatphobic phrases many people say without realizing it<\/a>, and what they really imply.<\/li>\n<li>A look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/would-you-be-considered-the-norm-elsewhere-here-are-average-sizes-and-weights-in-the-world-429930\">average heights and weights around the world<\/a>, a useful reminder that \u201cnormal\u201d depends on where you live.<\/li>\n<li>What to do when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/what-to-do-when-a-colleague-appropriates-an-idea-at-work-447182\">a coworker takes credit for your idea<\/a> at work.<\/li>\n<li>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/how-to-set-boundaries-in-the-face-of-unsolicited-advances-at-work-447161\">set boundaries with unwanted advances at work<\/a>, calmly and clearly.<\/li>\n<li>Whether women still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/womens-work-applying-makeup-to-look-professional-446904\">have to wear makeup to look \u201cprofessional\u201d<\/a>, and what that expectation says about workplace norms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What counts as discrimination?<\/h3>\n<p>Discrimination is unequal treatment based on a characteristic protected by law, in a specific area such as employment, housing or access to goods and services. Protected grounds vary from country to country, but they often include sex, race or ethnic origin, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity. Some places also protect physical appearance or weight.<\/p>\n<h3>What is intersectionality?<\/h3>\n<p>Intersectionality describes how several forms of discrimination can overlap in the same person and reinforce one another. The American legal scholar Kimberl\u00e9 Crenshaw coined the term to describe the experiences of Black women. A woman who is both fat and lesbian, for example, may face sexism, fatphobia and homophobia, which compound one another rather than simply adding up.<\/p>\n<h3>What is diet culture?<\/h3>\n<p>Diet culture is the set of beliefs that equates thinness with health, success and personal worth. It shows up in foods labeled \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad,\u201d compliments on weight loss and the shaming of fat bodies. Our magazine prefers a weight-inclusive approach to health, at every size.<\/p>\n<p>Want to go further? 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