The impact of machismo and how men can learn to recognize and leverage their male privilege to create space for women in the church, lifting their voices and history.
KEEP READINGIn 1970, Mrs. Billie B. McClure brought suit against the Salvation Army after realizing she was paid less than the men she served alongside. How the courts treated her case has had lasting effects in the US.
KEEP READINGBeyond Hashtag Activism is a fantastic read. It presents a huge amount of factual information about injustice while also providing a way forward–something many books don’t do–to combat those same injustices.
KEEP READINGWomen's History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase women from all around the world. These books were written by women in different stages of life, with different experiences and perspectives.
KEEP READINGThe face of exploitation and abuse continues to be a woman. What role can the church play in helping everyone understand the value and equal place women have in the world?
KEEP READINGWould a women’s church strike change men’s perception of women? Many women want full equality but aren’t prepared to fight for it. We can learn much from the women of Putney, Iceland, and the Catholic church in Germany.
KEEP READINGBlack voices and experiences have historically been silenced or ignored. Even with issues relating to women, Black women are often neglected. Fortunately, we have the opportunity to change this and elevate their voices.
KEEP READINGThis week on the Global Impact thread, hosts Mimi and Kim interview Dr. Beatrice Ambauen-Berger about her work in fistula repair in rural Bangladesh.
Listen NowCBE is committed to being a prophetic voice that elevates women’s equality worldwide and the equality of all “races, classes, and ages due to all sharing the image of God.”
KEEP READINGEven as egalitarians, our conversations about abuse in the church are often laced with patriarchy, centering men as authoritative even though they are not the primary victim.
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