Here stands a movement wielding patriarchal dominance and its byproduct as weapons (especially menacing when one considers the metaphoric origins of the name). Male reproduction and (re)production (if the former can be considered propagating life and the latter propagating lies (or deceit)) provide the foundation of the group's existence. While the Quiverfull Movement remains a fringe group, espousing extreme interpretations of seemingly benign source material, these sentiments betray a larger trend in line with many of our classroom discussions.
And how isolated are such beliefs when a one-time front-runner for the Republican Presidential nomination has signed onto their principle doctrines? Incidentally, the interview draws a very strong correlation between Christianity and this patriarchy. I find it worthwhile to ask - to what degree does religion perpetuate and legitimize this phallocentric economy of representation, motivating even women to willingly submit to its laws?
To use Irigaray's words, women play an essential role in propagating this economy, although not quite with the fervor of the Quiverfull women: "Her "phallicized" body will support its currency, prop it up, defend its exchange rate, guarantee its stock-holdings, while the father, the man, is busy with other investments." (73)
And how isolated are such beliefs when a one-time front-runner for the Republican Presidential nomination has signed onto their principle doctrines? Incidentally, the interview draws a very strong correlation between Christianity and this patriarchy. I find it worthwhile to ask - to what degree does religion perpetuate and legitimize this phallocentric economy of representation, motivating even women to willingly submit to its laws?
To use Irigaray's words, women play an essential role in propagating this economy, although not quite with the fervor of the Quiverfull women: "Her "phallicized" body will support its currency, prop it up, defend its exchange rate, guarantee its stock-holdings, while the father, the man, is busy with other investments." (73)
August, I am glad you posted this link. I am astonished that this movement exists; yet, the motivation behind this movement is somewhat understandable.
Since the feminist movement of the 1970s, there has been a notable feminist backlash, as mentioned in the interview with Kathryn Joyce. This backlash arose in part due to a societal resistance to change. More so, in my opinion, this backlash was caused by men who felt threatened by women's progress. As women gained more independence, higher economic status, and freedom from the typical life of a stay-at-home mom, the male-dominated media began to stigmatize feminism and the corresponding ideologies. There were even very serious suggestions that college-educated women were more likely to be single and unhappy later in life. I feel that this type of backlash and anti-feminist sentiment fuels the Quiverfull movement. These women feel that their only way to happiness and religious obedience is through complete submission to their husbands. Religion certainly plays a significant role in shaping their behavior, but I believe that anti-feminist ideals play a greater role.