Fascinating Womanhood Documentary by Erin Fox

Discussion questions:
1. What motivated Helen Andelin to write Fascinating Womanhood, and how did her personal life and beliefs shape the book's philosophy?
2. How did Fascinating Womanhood both reflect and challenge the cultural norms of femininity and gender roles in the 1960s and 1970s? Discuss how the book was received during the feminist movement and its countercultural stance on traditional gender roles.
3. In what ways did Helen Andelin’s views on marriage and the role of women align with or contradict the broader feminist movements of her era? Analyze how her teachings contrasted with the messages of empowerment from second-wave feminism.
4. How did Fascinating Womanhood influence the lives of women who followed its teachings, and what were some common criticisms or challenges faced by its readers? Reflect on how the book affected the marriages, self-perception, and societal roles of its audience.
5. What legacy has Helen Andelin left through Fascinating Womanhood, and how is her work viewed in contemporary discussions on gender and relationships? Consider how modern perspectives on marriage, femininity, and feminism have reshaped interpretations of her work.
6. How did Helen Andelin's religious beliefs inform her perspective on femininity, and how did those beliefs resonate with her readers? Discuss the role of religion in her teachings and its impact on her followers’ acceptance of traditional gender roles.
CREDITS FOR FILM:
Director, Producer, Editor: Erin Fox
Co-Creator: Emily Fox King
Producer, Writer: Heather Bigley
Producer, Writer: Whitney Noziska
Editing / Visual Effects: Stephen Mendenhall
Cinematography: Chad ,
Student Interns from Brigham Young University and Boise State University
Osaka Japan Crew:
Mari Okada, Producer, translator
Interviewees and Commentary:
Julie Neuffer, PhD.
Lisa Butterworth
Carol Lynn Pearson
Maxine Hanks
Stephanie Coontz
Alisa Goodwin-Snell
Gilly Keuhn
Holly Welker, PhD.
Shirley Cox
Joanna Brooks
Carol Madsen
Stephanie Probst
Kieth & Daphne Merrell
Irwin Zukor
Valerie Hudson, PhD.
Denise Alley
Helen Andelin's Family:
Dixie Andelin Forsyth
Virginia Andelin
Bob Forsyth
Brian Andelin Jr.
Merilee Andelin S
Kristine Andelin Hales
Dean Berry
Julia Banks