In this episode of Postmormon Postmortem Foundations, Jess and Hannah break down Mormon gender roles as a system of control rather than a set of benign religious traditions. They examine how women are taught that motherhood is their primary divine purpose, while men are granted exclusive religious authority through the priesthood.

The episode traces how these roles became entrenched, from the loss of early Mormon women’s authority to the modern, male-controlled Relief Society, and how modesty culture, body policing, and surveillance shape girls’ development from a young age. The episode also connects doctrine to lived experience, showing how teachings about eternal gender and polygamy continue to shape marriage, power, and mental health long after official policies changed. This is an education-first analysis for anyone trying to understand how Mormon gender roles function in practice, not just in theory.

Perfect for: Ex-Mormons, former LDS members, religious deconstruction, cult recovery, religious trauma survivors, and anyone questioning high-demand religion.

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