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Exponent II: 50 Years Elevating Women's Voices in Faith

4/11/2025

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For over 50 years, the Exponent II publication has been a vital platform for Latter-day Saint women, championing their stories despite historical clashes with church leaders. Recent exhibits at BYU reveal the church's struggle to embrace feminism, highlighting the ongoing challenge of amplifying women's voices within a patriarchal framework.

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For over 50 years, the Exponent II publication has been a vital platform for Latter-day Saint women, championing their stories despite historical clashes with church leaders. Recent exhibits at BYU reveal the church's struggle to embrace feminism, highlighting the ongoing challenge of amplifying women's voices within a patriarchal framework.