In this thread below, I mention that my wife has some pretty insightful thoughts on feminism and Mormonism. Of course, this raises the obvious question: what are they? And of course I never thought to ask my wife whether she minds my posting such a challenge on the blog without consulting her. She is not much of a “blog” person and indulges my hobby because she loves me. But I keep dragging her in.
So, after much playful cajoling, has agreed to post some of her thoughts. But she would like some guidelines and specific targets to aim at, so I’m respectfully asking that the first step come from some of the feminist Mormon housewives out there. What are your primary beefs, so to speak? Having visited FMH, I would guess most of them have to do with the role of patriarchy in the Church and the definition of what an acceptable role for women is in the Church. I would surmise there are many women who wonder why only men have the priesthood. I am certain there are many women who are concerned about men who think that, because they have the priesthood and are supposed to be the “head” of the household, somehow exercise unrighteous dominion over their wives and families. (Priesthood leaders spend a lot of time trying to prevent this from happening, but we know it is nevertheless widespread).
So, Lisa, Kristine, Mary and others, can we have some feedback? What are your primary concerns? Post and let the dialogue begin!