Catholic Theology Show Has Contemporary Feminism Failed Women? w/Dr. Carrie Gress | Ep. 182
In this episode of The Catholic Theology Show, Dr. Michael Dauphinais speaks with Dr. Carrie Gress, author of The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us. The conversation explores the historical, philosophical, and theological roots of modern feminism and its cultural impact.
Dr. Gress reflects on her academic journey in philosophy and explains how her research led her to examine the intellectual foundations of feminist thought. The discussion traces early feminist figures such as Mary Wollstonecraft and her work A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, highlighting key themes related to the redefinition of womanhood. The conversation then turns to second-wave feminism, including the influence of Betty Friedan and The Feminine Mystique, as well as Simone de Beauvoir and The Second Sex.
Dr. Gress discusses how certain feminist movements intersected with broader political ideologies and how these developments shaped contemporary understandings of sex, family, and social roles.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Dauphinais and Dr. Gress examine questions of patriarchy, vulnerability, motherhood, and the cultural transformation of the home. They consider the theological vision of complementarity between men and women and reflect on how Christian tradition understands authority, family life, and human flourishing. The conversation also addresses practical concerns, including the challenges faced by women today, the role of fear and autonomy in modern culture, and the call to fruitfulness in different states of life.
The episode concludes with personal reflections from Dr. Gress on her recent reading, spiritual practices, and insights about God’s love, offering listeners both intellectual analysis and spiritual encouragement.
Resources:Dr. Carrie Gress Books:The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us — available on the Theology of Home store: https://theologyofhome.com/products/the-end-of-woman?utm_source=chatgpt.com
The Anti-Mary Exposed: Rescuing the Culture from Toxic Femininity — available on the Theology of Home store: https://theologyofhome.com/products/the-anti-mary-exposed-rescuing-the-culture-from-toxic-femininity?utm_source=chatgpt.com
The Marian Option: God’s Solution to a Civilization in Crisis — available from TAN Books: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-marian-option/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Website:
https://www.carriegress.com/books/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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