Gayle answered...

I joined the Mormon church at 27. I had gone to college, had worked for many years, and was married. Mormon women are like any other women. We work, play, and are free to pursue our interests. I believe the men and women in our church are treated equally. The men have their responsibilities and we have ours. Women frequently speak in our sacrament services - which is our main worship service held every Sunday. Women are given many challenging assignments in our churches. I have been the Primary president. Primary is the organization over children ages 18 months through 11 years old. It was my job to make sure we had teachers to teach the children about Jesus Christ and his atonement, etc. every Sunday, to make sure the Cub Scout program was staffed and running properly, and the girls' midweek activities were going well, etc. It was a busy job. As a Young Woman President, I made sure the female youth, ages 12 through 17, had their regular Sunday lessons and midweek activities. As a couselor in Relief Society, I assisted the Relief Society President as she insured the proper fulfilling of church programs for Sunday and other days, for women ages 18 and older. These assignments and many more have filled my life and have allowed me to use and develope my talents and abilities. I find them challenging, stimulating, and very rewarding. The men I have worked with through the years in the Mormon church have been supportive and encouraging in all my efforts.