Women, animals, nature ch, dec93, 312177 and author of ecological politics. Toward a queer ecofeminism by greta gaard although many ecofeminists acknowledge heterosexism as a problem, a systematic. A queer, posthumanist, ecological and feminist approachbrought together through the intersectional lens of ecofeminismis needed to tackle the antifeminist threads companioning the scientific response to climate change. Ecofeminism in the novels of sarah joseph and anita nair. Critical ecofeminism ecocritical theory and practice 9781498533584. Gaard closes with a call for a queer ecofeminism, which she asserts will both challenge and ultimately reject the endemically violent colonialist mentality. Ecofeminist thinkers draw on the concept of gender to analyse the relationships between humans and the natural world. What the field could really use, though, is some exciting, new literature targeted towards the grassroots constituency.
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 term ecofeminism has come to describe two related movements operating at somewhat different levels. Ecofeminist literary criticism is the first collection of its kind. Ecofeminists and the greens by greta gaard 1998 an indepth look at the parallel development of ecofeminism and the green party in the united states. Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism that sees environmentalism, and the relationship between women and the earth, as foundational to its analysis and practice. The last colony 1988, patriarchy and accumulation on a world scale 1999 and the subsistence perspective 1999.
Anthology on history, philosophy, activism in the ecofeminist movement with perspectives of women of color included. Some early ecofeminists viewed women as inherently or spiritually closer to nature and as natural nature protectors, but. She also discusses, quite compellingly, the connections between the exploitation of women, animals and nature. Author or editor of six books and over seventy refereed articles, gaards forthcoming volume is critical ecofeminism lexington 2017. A reply to patriarchal reason, in environmental ethics 14 fall 1992. Renewing promises and new possibilities niamh moore 2. Australian feminist philosopher val plumwood coined the term critical ecofeminism to situate humans in ecological terms and nonhumans in ethical terms, for the two tasks are interconnected, and cannot be addressed properly in isolation from each other. 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. Ecofeminist books and ecofriendly books the feminist ezine.
Gaards academic work in the realms of ecocriticism and ecocomposition is widely cited by scholars in the disciplines of composition and literary criticism. In this interview, she gives a great introduction to ecofeminism. Discusses the relationships among human begins, the natural environment, and nonhuman animals. She suggests liberating the marvelous diversity of erotics so as to create a western conception of it which fundamentally links it with reason, culture, humanity, and masculinity as well as.
Ecofeminists and the greens, draws upon interviews with scores of participants to tell the story of the. Women, animals, nature is an attempt to build that bridge. The first acknowledged issues stem from current consumption patterns in the most affluent of nations. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Rejoining natural and social history stephanie lahar 5. Those writers emphasized the significance of relationships of cultural dominance and ethics merchant, plumwood, donna haraway expressed as sexism haraway. The view of ecological feminism is that women are dominated by men and nature is dominated by society due to the patriarchal culture inherent in western society. Fearing their scholarship would be contaminated by association with the term eco feminism, feminists working on the intersections of. Here is a list of 10 books about ecofeminism to get you started. Choose from 36 different sets of ecofeminism flashcards on quizlet. Ecofeminist literary criticism theory, interpretation, pedagogy. Coined in 1974 by the french feminist francoise deaubonne, ecofeminism, or ecological feminism, is a recent movement that asserts that the environment is a feminist issue and that feminism is an environmental issue. In this collection of essays, feminist scholars and activists discuss the relationships among human begins, the natural. Ecofeminists theorys central claim is that environmental problems stem from the mutually reinforcing oppression of humans and the natural world.
Women, animals, nature ethics and action highlighting by greta gaard isbn. Formulated in the 1980s and gaining prominence in the early 1990s, by the end of that decade ecofeminism was critiqued as essentialist and effectively discarded. Because a central value of ecofeminism is its plurality of voices, i chose not to write a singleauthor text, but rather to edit a collection that would present theory as it is lived, in voices both activist and academic. Living interconnections with animals and nature greta gaard 2. An interview with greta gaard and an introduction to ecofeminism. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
List of books and articles about ecofeminism online. For if ecofeminism can be seen as the offspring of feminism, then vegetarian. The following is an interview with greta gaard, a leading scholar in the area of ecofeminism. Writing the body as activist poetics mary phillips 4. Contemporary perspectives on ecofeminism 1st edition. An analysis of the connection between women and animals lori gruen 4. As its popularity increases, look for more and more books that are straightup ecofeminist. An interview with greta gaard and an introduction to. Her creative nonfiction ecomemoir, the nature of home. Mies has written books and articles that deal with topics relating to feminism, third world issues and the environment. Popular ecofeminism books showing 150 of 238 ecofeminism paperback by. The essays in this collection go far beyond the classic works in the field, addressing.
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. Combining feminist and deep ecological perspectives. Ecofeminism and ecofeminist ideas in the environmental. This book rejects the natureculture dualism of patriarchal thought and locates animals and humans within nature. In formulating a theory of ecofeminism, greta gaard and lori gruen posit that those involved must answer four questions. Ecofeminism coined in 1974 by the french feminist francoise deaubonne, ecofeminism, or ecological feminism, is a recent movement that asserts that the environment is a feminist issue and that feminism is an environmental issue.
Greta jo gaard born 1960 in hollywood, california is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, activist. Many people want to connect feminism and environmental justice but arent sure where to begin. Ecofeminist perspectives on the multiple crisis and social. Greta gaard, toward a queer ecofeminism philpapers. Lois gibbs spoke at the 25th anniversary commemoration of love canal. Janis birkelands essay in the text does an excellent job of serving as a primer on the subject of ecofeminism, and presents us with a term i love. Learn ecofeminism with free interactive flashcards. The advantages of gender theories in analyses of nature resource management christine katz 11. Among the issues addressed are the conflicts between green politics and ecofeminism. Ecofeminism is a theory that has evolved from various fields of feminist inquiry and activism. Ecofeminist literary criticism by greta gaard, 9780252067082. Erotophobia, commodification, art, and lesbian identity. Ecofeminism has grown since the 1970s, blending and furthering activism, feminist theory, and ecological perspectives.
Ecofeminism, which arose as the result of the feminist movement of the 1960s and 1970s, looks at the relationship between gender and ecology from both cultural and social standpoints. Ecofeminist art emerged in the 1970s in response to ecofeminist philosophy, that was particularly articulated by writers such as carolyn merchant, val plumwood, donna haraway, starhawk, greta gaard, karen j. The green belt and chipko movements and love canal all have one thing in common the leadership and activism of strong and persistent women dr. By confronting systems of patriarchy, ecofeminism broadens the scope of the cultural critique and incorporates seemingly disparate but, according to ecofeminism, radically connected elements. Essays on birth, nuclear waste, and impacts of industrial toxics on women, among other issues. Ecofeminism is a practical movement for social change that discerns interconnections among all forms of oppression. Her theoretical work extending ecofeminist thought into queer theory, queer ecology, vegetarianism, and animal. Ecofeminism by greta gaard meet your next favorite book.
Feminist intersections with other animals and the earth both honors the passing of ecofeminist scholar marti kheel and demonstrates that ecofeminism and its emphasis on care, emotion, affect, and compassion, are more relevant than ever today. Ecofeminism by greta gaard, 9780877229896, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Her other titles published by zed books include the lace makers of narsapur 1982, women. Greta gaard ecofeminism is a theory that has evolved from various fields of feminist inquiry and activism. Among the issues addressed are the conflicts between green politics and ecofeminism, various. Greta gaard is professor of english and coordinator of the sus tainability faculty fellows at university of wisconsinriver falls. Ecofeminism is multifaceted and multilocated, challenging structures rather than individuals.
Feminism and the mastery of nature by val plumwood 1993 a philosophical as in, plato and descartes philosophical look at how feminism and radical environmentalism intertwine. Apr 09, 2011 the following is an interview with greta gaard, a leading scholar in the area of ecofeminism. 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. Contemporary perspectives on ecofeminism 1st edition mary. The green belt and chipko movements and love canal all have one thing in common the leadership and activism of strong and persistent women. Toward a queer ecofeminism by greta gaard collies bestiary. Greta gaard is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, and activist.
What are the problems that ecofeminism has addressed. Wangari muta maathai is arguably best recognized for her development of the green belt movement. Ecofeminism is a practical movement for social change that discerns interconnections. Discusses the relationships among human begins, the natural environment. Gaard s academic work in the realms of ecocriticism and ecocomposition is widely cited by scholars in the disciplines of composition and literary criticism. Ecofeminist literary criticism assembles some of the most. Australian feminist philosopher val plumwood coined the term critical ecofeminism to. Critical ecofeminism ecocritical theory and practice.
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