The Black Latter-day Saint Experience: Exploring Gendered Perspectives

Authors

Hanna Wilkins, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

Black, LDS, Latter-day Saints, Women, Gender, Belonging, Racism

Abstract

This research investigates the experiences of Black members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through qualitative interviews. It analyzes how participants construct and negotiate racial and religious experiences within a predominantly white faith community– highlighting themes of inclusion, belonging, and the complex intersections of faith and race.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Wilkins, Hanna, "The Black Latter-day Saint Experience: Exploring Gendered Perspectives" (2025). FHSS Mentored Research Conference. 355.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/fhssconference_studentpub/355

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2025-12-05

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

Course

SOC 497R

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