Deconstructing Patriarchy in Polygamous Fundamentalism and Beyond - with advocate Shirlee Draper

26/12/2025 1h 25min Temporada 5 Episodio 53
Deconstructing Patriarchy in Polygamous Fundamentalism and Beyond - with advocate Shirlee Draper

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Amy is joined by Shirlee Draper of Cherish Families to hear her courageous account of leaving the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and a polygamous marriage, sharing personal stories, exploring the alarming similarities between the explicit patriarchy of the FLDS Church and the allegedly more egalitarian world beyond it, plus discussing the practical work we can all be doing to help while avoiding condescension.Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyShirlee Draper is a former member of the Fundamentalist Latter-Day Saints community. She holds an MA in Public Administration and is the Director of Operations for Cherish Families, a non-profit organization providing compassionate support to individuals and families from polygamous backgrounds.