Author Archives: Kmillecam

About Kmillecam

kmillecam is a SAHM of two boys and loves all things real food and feminist.

Othering Under The Guise of “Helping”

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Kmillecam

A pedestal itself is a separation.  A tool for “othering“.  Othering is: A term, advocated by Edward Said, which refers to the act of emphasizing the perceived weaknesses of marginalized groups as a way of stressing the alleged strength of … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, authority, feminism | 18 Comments

Does This Add Up?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Kmillecam

Several days ago I stumbled across this infographic that was being shared on Facebook.  I clicked on it and saw that right on the top 100% is the “percentage of sacramental worship services that focus on Jesus Christ”.  But what … Continue reading →

Posted in women | 51 Comments

The Exponent in the News

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Kmillecam

Today in the Washington Post, there is an article called “In Boston, Mitt Romney ‘evolved’ in Mormon leadership, some churchwomen say”.  The Exponent is featured in the story regarding Mitt Romney, Claudia Bushman, and feminism.  From the article: Three decades ago, … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Sunstone Issue: Mormon Women and Motherhood, Fatherhood and Coparenting

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Kmillecam

Guest Post by Holly Welker As some of you may know, I’m editing an issue of “Sunstone” devoted to Mormon women and motherhood. As work for this project, I’ve been reading a book I picked up over two decades ago, … Continue reading →

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On Not Apologizing For Living

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Kmillecam

I have talked before about my feminist awakening, and how I grew up groomed by my family of origin and the Church to be a good girl.  A good girl goes to BYU, gets married in the temple, loves her … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Relief Society President: How the Sister Missionaries Drove Me Crazy

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Kmillecam

Today’s guest post comes to us from Claire, as part of the Doves & Serpents and The Exponent Blogger Swap. Turning 30 means you have SOME life experience.  And therefore, if you live in the ‘mission field,’ you have met … Continue reading →

Posted in guest post, humor, mission, missionary work, Mormon Life, Mormon women, Relief Society, women | 85 Comments

Announcing a Doves & Serpents/Exponent Blogger Swap

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Kmillecam

We are pleased to announce that starting this coming Sunday September 25th, the Exponent bloggers will be doing a swap with the bloggers of one of our favorite blogs: Doves & Serpents.  If you haven’t read them yet, you are … Continue reading →

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Stepping Into the Unknown

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Kmillecam

Lately, my life has been a series of new leaves being turned over.  I have started doing what I want instead of talking about what I would like to have.  I wrote previously about how I was going back to … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Kmillecam

[Trigger warning for discussion of 9/11 event and PTSD.] On September 11, 2001 I was living in a small house east of BYU campus with my roommates.  They were women I had been friends with since our freshman year, women … Continue reading →

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The Next Chapter

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Kmillecam

My younger child is approaching a Potty Training Boot Camp in next few days.  My older child is playing on the playground at the elementary school behind my house, starting his second week of kindergarten.  Tomorrow I am meeting with … Continue reading →

Posted in women | 94 Comments