The year 2020 commemorates the 150th anniversary the Utah Territory extending to women the right to vote, the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, and the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Many people do not know the key role that Utah (and Mormons) played in this history, but Better Days 2020 is dedicated …
Speaker: Naomi Watkins
Perspectives of Mormon Women (Re)Entering the Workforce
The narrative of LDS women forgoing educational and professional pursuits to marry and rear children is well told, but what of the stories of LDS women who want to (re)enter the workforce or complete degrees? This panel conversation will focus on women’s paths of persistence in (re)entering the workforce, highlighting the pressures, expectations, obstacles and …
Expanding The Definition Of The Faithful Mormon Woman Embracing Education Career And Family
This session focuses on the ways that Mormon women are individually and collectively broadening their spheres of influence to encompass education, career, and family. They have embraced rich and diverse experiences as a precursor to, but also in tandem with, increased institutional acceptance through endeavors such as the “I’m a Mormon” campaign and calling women …