The Framing of Womanhood in Complementarian Theology

In Episode 6 of Ordained Inequality, we turn our attention to the lesser-known names attached to the Danvers Statement—the women listed at the end.

Who were these women?

This episode explores how six women were publicly framed by their domestic roles—homemaker, pastor’s wife—even when they held advanced degrees or public influence. Two were married to male council members. And nearly all went on to author books that promoted complementarian theology, submission, and traditional gender roles.