When announcements about changes to programs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) come over the pulpit at General Conference, or through a news release from the church Newsroom, it can appear that such changes happened in a vacuum. Actually, Mormon feminist organizations have worked tirelessly for years to advocate women-friendly changes to church policy and programs. Here are a few Mormon feminist campaigns you should know about, given recent changes (and these are only a few examples of many ways Mormon feminists have advocated).
Ready to Witness campaign by Ordain Women
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While not an official campaign, I really loved April Carlson’s post about the problematic naming of the different young women’s groups, and I’m glad that they are retiring Beehive, Mia Maid and Laurel.
https://exponentii.org/he-calls-me-honey-hole/
Some of the things are getting through. I may be young and naive, but I am encouraged by the baby steps.