This video explores the rich history and ongoing journey of Mormon feminism through the lens of Exponent II. Katie Ludlow Rich and Heather Sundahl share their personal stories, including feminist awakenings, experiences with the Church, and their work preserving women’s voices in Mormon history. Topics include women’s roles in the Church, the suppression of women’s spiritual practices, mixed-faith marriages, and the impact of feminist movements like Ordain Women.
Dive into the influence of Exponent II, the challenges faced by Mormon feminists, and the resilience of women seeking to redefine their roles in faith and community.
00:00:40 Katie Ludlwo Rich and Heather Sundahl
00:03:15 Intentions for coming onto Mormon Stories
00:05:05 What is feminism?
00:06:26 Heather’s awakening to Mormon feminism
00:15:15 Katie’s feminist Mormon story
00:28:45 What the book covers
00:31:40 Suffragists polygamists blow my mind
00:59:44 The founding of Exponent II
01:06:40 What was problematic about women's liberation?
01:16:40 The Church disempowering women
01:25:40 L Tom Perry telling the women to stop the Women’s Exponent
01:36:20 Mormons for ERA
01:53:00 Women and women’s power
02:27:55 Had Exponent II advocated for priesthood?
02:49:00 Has Exponent II addressed truth claims?
03:03:00 Exponent II is not as widely known, it needs to be bigger
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