Tradwives, Secret Lives, and Housewives: How Utah’s Real Cultural Norms Shape Women’s Lives
A research‑based conversation on how Utah’s cultural norms shape women’s lives, body image, and power—and how we can create change. Utah women and girls are exposed to the same media, influencers, and cultural messages as women across the nation — yet the pressures they experience around beauty, body image, modesty, marriage, and gender expectations often feel uniquely intense. Why? What is it about Utah’s cultural, social, and religious environment that magnifies these dynamics? And how do these norms shape women’s lives, opportunities, relationships, and sense of self?
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Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | 12:00 pm - 1:15 pmWhere
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Utah Women & Leadership Project
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Students,Alumni,Faculty,Staff,General Public,Parents,Prospective Students
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https://how-utahs-cultural-norms-shape-womens-lives.eventbrite.com
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Name: Samantha Kendrick
Phone: 435-797-2605
Email: samantha.kendrick@usu.edu
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