Meet the wives who believe their husbands are always right | 60 Minutes Australia

Long before the modern "tradwife" internet trend took over social media, a deeply controversial movement known as the "Surrendered Wives" sparked outrage and disbelief across America by claiming the secret to a happy marriage was submitting entirely to your husband. In 2001, 60 Minutes reporter Peter Overton investigated this polarising phenomenon, meeting the women who voluntarily handed over their finances and their autonomy to live by one simple, old-fashioned rule: "Whatever you want, dear." *Whatever You Want Dear (2001)* ► Subscribe: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J ► WATCH Full Episodes on 9NOW: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/60minutes9 ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@60minutes9 ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60Minutes9 ABOUT 60 Minutes Australia 60 Minutes Australia have been telling the world’s greatest stories for half a century. Reporters Tara Brown, Amelia Adams, Adam Hegarty, Dimity Clancey and Nick McKenzie look past the headlines to show the bigger picture. Watch the latest from 60 Minutes Australia every Sunday on Channel 9 and 9Now. #60Mins