Haley Rawl critically analyzes Mormon doctrine’s impact on women in Hulu’s 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2, highlighting faith crises, sex shame, and shifting orthodoxy.
Takeaways
•Haley Rawl explores how the reality show exposes complex faith crises, intense family judgments, and evolving norms among Utah's high-profile Mormon women, linking her own ex-Mormon experience to their stories.
•Jen and Zac's struggles with mental health and spirituality showcase the emotional fallout of leaving Mormon orthodoxy. Taylor Frankie Paul's ongoing shame spiral surrounding sex and swinging reveals deep-rooted cultural taboos.
•The podcast dissects the difference between challenging orthodoxy and truly breaking patriarchy, arguing that increased visibility and critical conversations may influence Mormon community norms, even if system change remains slow.
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