Women’s Center discusses feminism within Mormon Church

The Montana State University Women’s Center will present Sack Lunch Seminar “Mormon Feminism(s)” with Amanda Hendrix-Komoto on Wednesday, November 28th from noon–1pm in SUB 168.
Mormon feminism initially blossomed during the nineteenth century when Mormon women argued simultaneously for polygamy and women’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 Hendrix-Komoto, an MSU assistant professor, presents a brief history of feminism within the Mormon Church and outlines some of the challenges that Mormon feminists currently face within their church.
The MSU Women’s Center is a department in the division of Student Success and was created to promote greater responsiveness to the needs of university women. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9am–4pm during the academic year, when classes are in session. Lectures are FREE and open to the public. For more information about these and other events, visit www.montana.edu/women.