Bozeman Magazine

Mormon feminism initially blossomed during the nineteenth century when Mormon women argued simultaneously for polygamy and woman's suffrage. Although the Mormon Church (more formally known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) initially embraced this feminism, contemporary Mormon feminists have often struggled with their place in the modern church. In this talk, Assistant Professor Amanda Hendrix-Komoto presents a brief history of feminism within the Mormon Church and outlines some of the challenges that Mormon feminists currently face within their church.