Latter Day Struggles 417: Confronting Men's Violence Against Women & Girls in the LDS Church
Series Title: Straight Talk on Patriarchy and Harm [Part I of II]
In this episode I read to you a shocking and brilliant article that I wish every Latter-day Saint can hear. This is a tough topic but one where reform will not touch until we start looking it in the eye. Please listen and share this article. Thank you to the Dialogue Foundation and to the author Suzanne E. Greco, whose trailblazing work may eventually be instrumental in preventing countless LDS women and girls from future harm.
She wrote the article. I read the article. Please do your part and share the article (via the podcast or linked HERE!)
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Context
00:26 Upcoming Episode Preview
03:31 Reading the Article: Confronting Men's Violence
05:26 Author's Background and Article Introduction
06:26 Article Reading: Violence Against Women in LDS Church
11:11 Personal Story of Abuse
14:56 Credibility Issues and External Validation
19:59 Global Perspective on Violence Against Women
25:38 Utah Statistics and Under-Reporting
28:38 Male Ecclesiastical Leaders as First Responders
32:38 Challenges and Solutions
33:18 Solution One: Legal Changes and Clergy-Penitent Laws
38:31 High-Profile Cases and Institutional Betrayal
42:58 Solution Two: Women's Ministry and Male Protection Racket
46:23 Solution Three: Training and Education
48:23 DARVO Tactics and Victim-Perpetrator Dynamics
52:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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