摘要：The purpose of this study was for two female, doctoral students residing in the State of Utah to explore their experiences of learning in a gender diversity class. The women used self study to explore their learning juxtaposed against their experiences of living and working in a state heavily influenced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a conservative Christian Church. Common themes emerged for both women but were complicated by positionality: one woman was born and raised in Utah and is a practicing Mormon, the other woman is transplanted to Utah and considers herself spiritual but not at all religious. Dual themes of "pushing against from within" and "pushing against from without" are explored as both women come to a greater understanding of hidden oppression, judgment, and their roles as women in a patriarchal culture
关键词：gender diversity; religion; women in a patriarchal culture
