How obeying LDS Church teachings can leave some women in poverty

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Elsacat

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Apr 21 2025, 8:10 AM

https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/04/20/latter-day-saint-stay-at-home-moms/

https://archive.ph/AtyHg

Quote:For years, the faith’s leaders taught that mothers should stay home with their children. These women did just that, and paid a steep price when they entered the workforce.

Elsacat

Apr 21 2025, 8:10 AM #1

https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/04/20/latter-day-saint-stay-at-home-moms/

https://archive.ph/AtyHg

Quote:For years, the faith’s leaders taught that mothers should stay home with their children. These women did just that, and paid a steep price when they entered the workforce.

Clover
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Apr 21 2025, 3:16 PM

All according to "plan," unfortunately.

Quote:It’s difficult to say how common stories like Allison’s are. According to the Utah Women & Leadership Project, nearly 50,000 single mothers live in Utah. Of those, 1 in 4 live below the poverty line. The median income for this group: less than $38,000 a year.

Of course, not all those women are Latter-day Saints. But Tiffany Sowby, founder of the nonprofit Rising Violet, wagers “it is far more common than anyone cares to admit.”
Since 2023, her organization has been trying to put cash into the hands of mothers who find themselves suddenly on their own with little to go on.

I'm going to go post her organization, Rising Violet, in a new thread. Thanks for sharing, it's always good to find more organizations dedicated to helping women.

Edited Apr 21 2025, 3:16 PM by Clover.

Clover

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Apr 21 2025, 3:16 PM #2

All according to "plan," unfortunately.

Quote:It’s difficult to say how common stories like Allison’s are. According to the Utah Women & Leadership Project, nearly 50,000 single mothers live in Utah. Of those, 1 in 4 live below the poverty line. The median income for this group: less than $38,000 a year.

Of course, not all those women are Latter-day Saints. But Tiffany Sowby, founder of the nonprofit Rising Violet, wagers “it is far more common than anyone cares to admit.”
Since 2023, her organization has been trying to put cash into the hands of mothers who find themselves suddenly on their own with little to go on.

I'm going to go post her organization, Rising Violet, in a new thread. Thanks for sharing, it's always good to find more organizations dedicated to helping women.

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