It's in the Code Ep 112: "Smiling Wives"
Straight White American Jesus
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Decoding 'Smiling Wives': Heteronormativity and Gender Roles in Church Culture
This chapter analyzes a church card that lists 'smiling wives' as a core value, unpacking its implications within heteronormative marriage and traditional gender roles. The speaker reveals how this phrase reflects broader patriarchal structures in certain religious communities, illustrating the cultural expectations surrounding femininity and domesticity.
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