I hadn't even thought of that specifically! But I'm awfully afraid you're right . . . . I've never understood why these types are so drawn to "church work" -- either paid or volunteer, where they operate under a kind of religious Gresham's Law!
“I’ve never understood why these types are so drawn to “church work” — either paid or volunteer, where they operate under a kind of religious Gresham’s Law!”
I guess if you want “change” -then attaining those positions put you in a place where you can at least influence those who haven’t yet been indoctrinated about patriarchial oppression.
Then they’re in an easier position to start nagging Father about giving the homilies.