Posing a Problem: Not Equal Yet

In the Church of England, naming the persistent inequality faced by women remains a challenge, even 30 years after the first women were ordained as priests. Drawing on Sara Ahmed’s insight—“when you expose a problem, you pose a problem”—this blog highlights the ongoing disparity women experience in ministry roles, despite their equal image in God. The resistance to acknowledging this issue reflects deeper institutional biases, and addressing it is necessary for the church to reflect true equality and justice. The post calls for open dialogue and action to bring these hidden inequalities into the light.