Recently, the LDS Church changed the dress code for its female missionaries. This change was widely accepted by the Latter-day Saint community as a nod to the evolving views of its members and leaders. However, in 2012, Mormon feminists began a campaign called ‘Wear Pants to Church Day’ in an effort to normalize the wearing …
Speaker: Jennifer Crow
Mormon Feminists Have Their Say: Ordain Women Five Years Later
Five years ago, Ordain Women dared to ask LDS Church leaders to prayerfully consider whether women should be ordained—a bold move that required a group of unflinching, confident, brave supporters. Jennifer and Joanna share stories of what happened when Mormon feminists dared to ask that women be included in the power structures of the Church. …
Social Responses to Mormon Feminists: “No One Else Was Talking About It, So it Must Be Taboo”
This session presents a study drawing on interviews, blogs, and podcasts examining the motivations and consequences individual Mormon women have faced when engaging in feminist activities. What motivates them to engage in such activities? What happens to their persona in their religious communities? How does this shift impact their private lives? How have LDS Church …