Here is a list of 10 books about ecofeminism to get you started. Ecofeminism is a common contraction for ecological feminism. Encompassing everything from otraditionalo feminism to deep ecology it also draws on political ideologies. Ecofeminism, spirituality, vandana shiva, new age, india, gender analysis. Ecofeminism valorizes what have been seen as oppressive stereotypes and has a tendency toward essentialism. The power and the promise of ecofeminism, reconsidered. To overcome this problem, we must analyze and resist both together, and. The emergence of ecofeminism, edited by irene diamond and gloria orenstein, sierra club books, 1990, pp. Ecofeminism has grown since the 1970s, blending and furthering activism, feminist theory, and ecological perspectives. On ecofeminist philosophy chris cuomo in the heat of a historical moment when the interwoven nature of imperialism, ecological degradation, exploitation of workers, racism, and womens oppression is painfully obvious to many, ecofeminism appears to be gaining in popularity. There are connections made between these subjects because similarly there are varying values in production and reproduction. Pdf the goal of this work is to describe the general overview of. Ecofeminism isbn 9781439905487 pdf epub greta gaard.
To this end, i will examine various intersections between ecofeminism and queer theory, thereby demonstrating that a democratic, ecological society envisioned as the goal of ecofeminism will, of necessity, be a society that values sexual diversity and the erotic. Ecofeminism, branch of feminism that examines the connections between women and nature. Basic insights of ecofeminism conceptions of nature and of women have been linked. Analysis of animals in the history of the christian tradition has been exclusively symbolic, but laura hobgoodoster utilizes the feminist perspective in her examination of the impact of animal presence. Drawing on the insights of ecology, feminism, and socialism, ecofeminisms basic premise is that the ideology that authorizes oppression based on race, isbn 9781439905487 buy the ecofeminism ebook. Key readings in humananimal studies welcome to animals.
Opening firstworld catholic theology to thirdworld ecofeminism. Drawing on the insights of ecology, feminism, and socialism, ecofeminism s basic premise is that the ideology that authorizes oppression based on race, isbn 9781439905487 buy the ecofeminism ebook. Ecofeminism historic and international evolution oxford reference. This comprehensive volume will be of great interest to students and scholars of ecocriticism, ecofeminism, literature, gender studies, and the environmental humanities. Ecofeminism or environmental feminism might seem like a newfangled term thrown around by millennials, but this sociopolitical theory, which connects both environmental and gender issues to the structure of patriarchy, has actually been around since the 1970s as an offshoot of the environmental activism of that period. By confronting systems of patriarchy, ecofeminism broadens the scope of the cultural critique and incorporates seemingly disparate but, according to ecofeminism, radically connected elements. Shiva, vandana vandana shiva 1952 is an indian philosopher of science, physicist and an environmental activist. Journal for the study of religion is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or hisher institution.
Helena norberghodge feminism and the mastery of nature. Many people want to connect feminism and environmental justice but arent sure where to begin. Drawing on the insights of ecology, feminism, and socialism, ecofeminism s basic premise is that the ideology that authorizes oppression based on race, class, gender, sexuality, physical abilities, and species is the same ideology that sanctions the oppression of nature. Ecofeminism was coined by the french writer francoise deaubonne in 1974. Contributing faq and leave any messages at the project talk page. A materialist view connects some institutions such as labor, power and property as the source of domination over women and nature. In doing so, the book opens up multiple directions for ecofeminist ideas and practices, as well as new possibilities for interpreting literature. Ecofeminist analysis is generally much more expansive than environmentalism and feminism.
Devaluation and abuse of nature and women have gone hand in hand. K and others published ecofeminism find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Ecofeminism does not mean, as some would argue, that women will clean up the ecological mess which capitalistpatriarchal men have caused therefore, a subsistence perspective necessarily means men begin to share, in practice, the responsibility for the creation and preservation of life on this planet. Ecofeminism is multifaceted and multilocated, challenging structures rather than individuals. Ecofeminism sociology and environmentalism britannica. Jan 18, 2016 laura hobgoodoster ecofeminism emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as myriad forms of feminist and environmental theories and activisms intersected. Maleficarum or hammer of witches 1486, a manual on. The current wiki entry on ecofeminism is very poor its skewed toward american spiritual ecofeminism. A short editorial on the supreme court s anteria case in florida. At the centre of shivas work is a critique of the current form of globalisation, which attempts to homogenise. Ecofeminism is the position that there are important connectionshistorical. Ecofeminism, patriarchy, environment, social movements.
Hobgoodoster 2005 and many others also highlight ecofeminism drawing on various. This acclaimed book by greta gaard is available at in several formats for your ereader. Ecofeminism emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as myriad forms of feminist and. Laura hobgoodoster, ecofeminism historic and international evolution, in the. She is most known for her advocacy of biodiversity and her impact on the ecofeminist movement. Hobgood oster invites the reader to venture beyond the exclusive symbolic nature of animals in the christian tradition to an awareness that we can know ourselves more fully by reference to the animal. Ecofeminism historic and international evolution source. It was further developed by ynestra king in about 1976 and became a movement in 1980, with the organization, in the same year, of the first ecofeminist conference women and life on earth. In this collection of essays, feminist scholars and activists discuss the relationships among human begins, the natural. To this end, the essay examines various intersections between ecofeminism and queer theory, there by demonstrating that a democratic, ecological society envisioned as the goal of ecofeminism will, of necessity, be a society that values sexual diversity and the erotic. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Bibliography on animals, religion, and ethics last updated. An early collection of writings relevant to ecofeminism.
It is important to be cautious of arguments that suggest women are inherently closer to nature. Laura hobgoodoster, southwestern university, georgetown, texas. Ecofeminism emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as myriad forms of feminist and environmental theories and activisms intersected. Earth recontextualizes and subverts in habel and wurst 2001. From arguments that there are particular and significant connections between women and nature, ecofeminism interprets their repression and exploitation in terms of the repression and. Holy dogs and asses animals in the christian tradition. Ecofeminism in the novels of sarah joseph and anita nair. To overcome this problem, we must analyze and resist both together, and devise an ideal which liberates both. Analysis of animals in the history of the christian tradition has been exclusively symbolic, but laura hobgood oster utilizes the feminist perspective in her examination of the impact of animal presence. Historic and international evolution, university of florida faculty website, 8 aug.
Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism that sees environmentalism, and the relationship between women and the earth, as foundational to its analysis and practice. Linguistically joining these words is often critiqued by whom. As its popularity increases, look for more and more books that are straightup ecofeminist. Sep 04, 2017 leading feminist scholars and activists as well as new voices introduce and explore themes central to contemporary ecofeminism. Ecofeminist thinkers draw on the concept of gender to analyse the relationships between humans and the natural world. Ecofeminism uses the basic feminist tenets of equality between genders, a revaluing of nonpatriarchal or nonlinear structures, and a view of the world that respects organic processes, holistic. Laura hobgood oster, barbara darling smith, and donna yarri. This environmentrelated article is part of the wikiproject environment to improve wikipedia s coverage of the environment. At the heart of carsons writing was the notion that while humans are a small part. Bron taylor exploring and studying environmental ethics. The aim is to write neutral and wellreferenced articles on environmentrelated topics, as well as to ensure that environment articles are properly categorized. Drawing on the insights of ecology, feminism, and socialism, ecofeminisms basic premise is that the ideology that authorizes oppression based on race, class, gender, sexuality, physical abilities, and species is the same ideology that sanctions the oppression of nature.
Essays on the rise of spiritual power within the feminist movement, edited by charlene spretnak. I make note of such definitional boundarywork because this new 1 neimanis. Ecofeminism draws on ecological, socialist, and feminist thought, incorporating a handful of social justice movements, such as feminism, peace activism, labor movements, womens health care, antinuclear, environmental, and animal liberation. Laura hobgoodoster ecofeminism emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as myriad forms of feminist and environmental theories and activisms intersected. Ecofeminism in a world of brics bond research portal. Certain genealogies of ecofeminism are reinforced, some early beginnings wither away, and various new shoots rhizomatically reunite with old roots. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ecofeminist books and ecofriendly books the feminist ezine. The challenge to ecofeminist interpreters of the bible is to allow earth to recontextualize and subvert our readings of the text. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. The godmother of ecofeminism years before the term ecofeminism even existed, marine biologist and naturalist rachel carson embodied the movement through her work and writings. Hobgood oster 2005 and many others also highlight ecofeminism drawing on various movements, and that it favorably can be understood as an umbrella term.
Feminist intersections with other animals and the earth first offers an historical, grounding overview that situates ecofeminist theory and activism and provides a timeline for important publications and events. Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism that sees environmentalism, and the relationship between. Ecofeminists attempt to bring together the concerns of feminism with considerations about ecology. Laura hobgoodoster, barbara darling smith, and donna yarri. One aim of liberal feminism is to get more women into positions of power and wealth.
Leading feminist scholars and activists as well as new voices introduce and explore themes central to contemporary ecofeminism. Ecofeminism, also called ecological feminism, branch of feminism that examines the connections between women and nature. Ecofeminism, r eligion and nature in an indian and global. Ecofeminism describes movements and philosophies that link feminism with ecology. Animals in the christian tradition hobgoodoster, laura on. Ecofeminism by maria mies, feminism and the mastery of nature by val plumwood, the death of nature. Ecofeminism as materialist is another common theme in ecofeminism. Ecofeminism uses the basic feminist tenets of equality between genders, a revaluing of nonpatriarchal or nonlinear structures, and a view of. What the field could really use, though, is some exciting, new literature targeted towards the grassroots constituency. Ecofeminism, religion and nature in an indian and global. Its name was coined by french feminist francoise deaubonne in 1974. Some theorists, such as ynestra king, name it as a third wave of feminism. At the heart of carsons writing was the notion that while humans are a small part of nature, they have an enormous ability to alter it.
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