Kandis, I gasped out loud several times reading this. Thank you for doing the work of putting it all in a clear timeline. I’ve read bits and pieces of these things before, but seeing women’s power be slowly stripped away in this timeline form was heartbreaking and enlightening. It slowly happened, piece by piece. One thing that struck me was how quickly the RS was dismantled after Joseph Smith’s death! And that JS had intended it to be alongside the elders, not underneath it. Also so fascinating to see the increase in men’s contributions to the women’s magazines. It makes me sick but it also did make me feel proud of these women who continue to be incredible and strong, despite having to work within a system that does not help their natural gifts flourish!! Wow. I am definitely going to come back and reference this. Again, THANK YOU for the time put into this!!
Dang! I love seeing this timeline sandwiched between these two powerful quotes. Wow, women in this church have definitely been killing it with their hands “needlessly tied behind their backs” Great work!
Kandis, I gasped out loud several times reading this. Thank you for doing the work of putting it all in a clear timeline. I’ve read bits and pieces of these things before, but seeing women’s power be slowly stripped away in this timeline form was heartbreaking and enlightening. It slowly happened, piece by piece. One thing that struck me was how quickly the RS was dismantled after Joseph Smith’s death! And that JS had intended it to be alongside the elders, not underneath it. Also so fascinating to see the increase in men’s contributions to the women’s magazines. It makes me sick but it also did make me feel proud of these women who continue to be incredible and strong, despite having to work within a system that does not help their natural gifts flourish!! Wow. I am definitely going to come back and reference this. Again, THANK YOU for the time put into this!!
Thank you Kimber! I'm so glad you read and appreciate it. I had similar feelings about all of it.
Thank you for putting this timeline together. 👏👏👏 There is so much I did not know until very recently. I am bookmarking this for reference!
Thanks for the comment! I think it's useful to know.
What a thorough and well documented tool this is for all of us. Thanks for sharing it!
I'm so glad you find it useful information!
Dang! I love seeing this timeline sandwiched between these two powerful quotes. Wow, women in this church have definitely been killing it with their hands “needlessly tied behind their backs” Great work!
Thanks for reading! Glad you appreciate it.