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.

Show Notes

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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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