Tilly Dillehay promotes online courses teaching Christian women to be submissive wives
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Updated · The Guardian · Apr 28
Tilly Dillehay promotes online courses teaching Christian women to be submissive wives
5 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 28
Dillehay's 'Wife School' enrolls 700 women in a $17 six-week course focused on 'proactive submission' and obedience, with endorsements from figures like Jessa Seewald.
The course instructs wives to seek husbands' permission for decisions, emphasizes sexual availability, and discourages questioning husbands' actions, reflecting a broader conservative Christian movement against feminism.
Critics argue these teachings reinforce patriarchal norms, potentially endangering women by downplaying abuse and prioritizing male satisfaction, while appealing to women seeking stability amid declining religious participation.
How do 'Wife School' and similar courses respond to allegations they perpetuate abuse or ignore the needs of women in harmful marriages?
Could 'Wife School's' teachings actually increase marital dissatisfaction or risk for women despite their promise of domestic bliss?
What impact might the spread of online 'tradwife' courses have on broader gender roles and family dynamics in modern society?
What drives the growing exodus of young women from organized religion, and can courses like these genuinely reverse that trend?
Is there evidence that complementarian teachings benefit marriages, or do they primarily appeal to those seeking control?
What alternatives exist for Christian couples seeking marital guidance without adopting hierarchical or potentially harmful gender roles?