Category Archives: feminism

The New Mormon Feminism

Mormon feminism has had a big year.  After being pronounced all but dead, it has been thrilling to see this renaissance take place in such a short period of time. The year started with the rebirth of the feminist literary … Continue reading

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Why Girls Hate Boys

Today’s conversation with my nearly 8 year old son: Me:  Let’s invite Taven to your birthday party. Son: No, Mom. Don’t you know I have a huge crush on her? Me: Well, yes.  That’s a good reason to invite her. … Continue reading

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An Ideal Husband

Last week I read an obituary for Martin D. Ginsburg, the husband of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Several things struck me about this obituary; first, he was referred to as a “Supreme Court Spouse”. How many men are known for their … Continue reading

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The Sarah Palin Symbol

This is a Sarah Palin post… Are you still reading? Lest anyone be confused, this is not a post where I glorify the former vice-presidential candidate. I, like most feminists, can’t stand Sarah Palin. My politics fall radically to the … Continue reading

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Rewarding

If there is one thing everybody knows about the Boy Scouts of America it is that they earn badges. As members of the church one could (if they were so inclined) make all sorts of arguments that perhaps badges aren’t … Continue reading

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As a Mother, I Question Male Spiritual Disadvantages

  (My son, one day old) I recently read a book to my three-year-old nephew: The Berenstain Bears and No Girls Allowed, a book he chose from those I owned as a child. In the story, Brother Bear and his friends organize … Continue reading

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Women Validating Women: Celebrating Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Week

I’ve been in a rotten mood this week because I want to know who’s idea it was to make National Teacher Appreciation Week the week before Mother’s Day?  In a profession that is dominated by women and in a society that … Continue reading

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Sophia Gathering 2010

When I went to bed last night, my throat was really sore from talking too much. It occurred to me that I had done more talking in the last three days than I had in the last three weeks. That’s … Continue reading

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Exponent II Classics: Feminism and Mormon Women Today

author Lael Littke In this excerpt from a 2006 Exponent II article, author Lael Littke reflects on her life as a Mormon feminist. Most recently, Lael co-authored  The Company of Good Women series, which follows the lives of Mormon women. I grew … Continue reading

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Essential Reading For Mormon Feminists

by Caroline One of our readers recently emailed and asked what the most important books were for Mormon feminists to read. Here is my list, but please, readers, contribute your own ideas. I have ranked these books. Three stars means … Continue reading

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