The
Quvierfull Movement developed out of an exaggerated response to
feminism which melded with the Pro-life Movement which merged with
Right Wing Politics. Add in a little fear mongering about secular
culture threatening the faith of children, and you've got yourself a
fertility cult. Writers on the subject, at some point or another,
will mention the mission of birthing many children. It not only
breeds Republican voters, large families also demonstrate the degree
of holiness of an individual family.
Usually, those who ascribe to the Quiverfull movement are also patriarchal, eschew contraception, practice homeschooling, and participate in Right Wing politics. Adherents prefer home birthing and midwifery, and some observe novel and/or dangerous birthing practices. Many also observe a Luddite mentality concerning modern life including approaches to healthcare, and mental health is generally understood as a spiritual/religious issue only. The purity culture, courtship, arranged marriages, homesteading, agrarian lifestyle, survival preparedness, enthusiasm for firearms, and other related interests tend to pop up in a cluster along with the quiverfull approach to sex and family.
Usually, those who ascribe to the Quiverfull movement are also patriarchal, eschew contraception, practice homeschooling, and participate in Right Wing politics. Adherents prefer home birthing and midwifery, and some observe novel and/or dangerous birthing practices. Many also observe a Luddite mentality concerning modern life including approaches to healthcare, and mental health is generally understood as a spiritual/religious issue only. The purity culture, courtship, arranged marriages, homesteading, agrarian lifestyle, survival preparedness, enthusiasm for firearms, and other related interests tend to pop up in a cluster along with the quiverfull approach to sex and family.
ARTICLES:
- Arrows For the War, Kathryn Joyce Nov 2006
- No Longer Quivering (Recovery Site, especially for mothers)
- House Proud, Gina McGalliard, Bitch Magazine Nov 2010
- It's all About the PATRIARCHY Jul 2012
- Frank Schaeffer (history) Aug 2011
The Development and Practice of Patriarchy from Under Much Grace on Vimeo.
BOOKS (Con):
- Quiverfull, Kathryn Joyce (book)
- The Child Catchers, Kathryn Joyce (book)
BOOKS (Pro):
- The Way Home, Mary Pride (book)
- Mary denies founding the movement? NLQ Jun 2014
- Critical blog: "All the Way Out"
- Created to be His Help Meet, Debi Pride (book)
- Created to be His Slave, NLQ May 2013
- Open Letter to Debi Pearl, NLQ Oct 2010
- Critical Review, Spunky's Homeschool blog Jul 2005
- Critical Review ONGOING Series NLQ
- Be Fruitful and Multiply, Nancy Campbell (book)
- Critical Review, NLQ Feb 2015
