Among the issues addressed are the conflicts between green politics and ecofeminism. Ecofeminist literary criticism is the first collection of its kind. 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. Lois gibbs spoke at the 25th anniversary commemoration of love canal. 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. Among the issues addressed are the conflicts between green politics and ecofeminism, various. 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 is a practical movement for social change that discerns interconnections among all forms of oppression. As its popularity increases, look for more and more books that are straightup ecofeminist.
Australian feminist philosopher val plumwood coined the term critical ecofeminism to. Greta gaard, toward a queer ecofeminism philpapers. Contemporary perspectives on ecofeminism 1st edition. Ecofeminist literary criticism by greta gaard, 9780252067082. Toward a queer ecofeminism by greta gaard although many ecofeminists acknowledge heterosexism as a problem, a systematic. Ecofeminism is a practical movement for social change that discerns interconnections. Choose from 36 different sets of ecofeminism flashcards on quizlet. Narratives of climate change and climate justice greta gaard 10. Greta gaard ecofeminism is a theory that has evolved from various fields of feminist inquiry and activism. Ecofeminists theorys central claim is that environmental problems stem from the mutually reinforcing oppression of humans and the natural world. Her other titles published by zed books include the lace makers of narsapur 1982, women. Ecofeminism is multifaceted and multilocated, challenging structures rather than individuals. Author or editor of six books and over seventy refereed articles, gaards forthcoming volume is critical ecofeminism lexington 2017. Women, animals, nature ch, dec93, 312177 and author of ecological politics.
The green belt and chipko movements and love canal all have one thing in common the leadership and activism of strong and persistent women. She also discusses, quite compellingly, the connections between the exploitation of women, animals and nature. Contemporary perspectives on ecofeminism 1st edition mary. Ecofeminism by greta gaard, 9780877229896, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The term ecofeminism has come to describe two related movements operating at somewhat different levels.
Introducing contemporary ecofeminism mary philips and nick rumens part 1 theory 1. In this interview, she gives a great introduction to ecofeminism. Popular ecofeminism books showing 150 of 238 ecofeminism paperback by. Discusses the relationships among human begins, the natural environment. Living interconnections with animals and nature greta gaard 2. Critical ecofeminism ecocritical theory and practice. An analysis of the connection between women and animals lori gruen 4. Greta gaard is professor of english and coordinator of the sus tainability faculty fellows at university of wisconsinriver falls. What the field could really use, though, is some exciting, new literature targeted towards the grassroots constituency. Greta gaard is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, and activist.
Gaard s academic work in the realms of ecocriticism and ecocomposition is widely cited by scholars in the disciplines of composition and literary criticism. Women, animals, nature is an attempt to build that bridge. An interview with greta gaard and an introduction to. Here is a list of 10 books about ecofeminism to get you started. This book rejects the natureculture dualism of patriarchal thought and locates animals and humans within nature. Ecofeminism does not view mankind as superior to or sitting on top of naturebut instead sees humans and nature as part of an interconnected living web. Mies has written books and articles that deal with topics relating to feminism, third world issues and the environment.
Anthology on history, philosophy, activism in the ecofeminist movement with perspectives of women of color included. Discusses the relationships among human begins, the natural environment, and nonhuman animals. 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. In formulating a theory of ecofeminism, greta gaard and lori gruen posit that those involved must answer four questions. 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. 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.
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. The first acknowledged issues stem from current consumption patterns in the most affluent of nations. Her theoretical work extending ecofeminist thought into queer theory, queer ecology, vegetarianism, and animal. Ecofeminism by greta gaard meet your next favorite book. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Gaards academic work in the realms of ecocriticism and ecocomposition is widely cited by scholars in the disciplines of composition and literary criticism.
Ecofeminists and the greens, draws upon interviews with scores of participants to tell the story of the. 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. The essays in this collection go far beyond the classic works in the field, addressing. Her creative nonfiction ecomemoir, the nature of home. 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. Maria mies shelved 11 times as ecofeminism avg rating 4. 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. Toward a queer ecofeminism by greta gaard collies bestiary.
Ariel salleh, class, race, and gender discourse in the ecofeminismdeep ecology debate, in environmental ethics 15 fall 1993. Writing the body as activist poetics mary phillips 4. Rejoining natural and social history stephanie lahar 5. Ecofeminist books and ecofriendly books the feminist ezine. Ecofeminist thinkers draw on the concept of gender to analyse the relationships between humans and the natural world. List of books and articles about ecofeminism online. 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. Ecofeminist literary criticism assembles some of the most. Learn ecofeminism with free interactive flashcards. 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. The advantages of gender theories in analyses of nature resource management christine katz 11. An interview with greta gaard and an introduction to ecofeminism. Ecofeminism has grown since the 1970s, blending and furthering activism, feminist theory, and ecological perspectives.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. Ecofeminist literary criticism theory, interpretation, pedagogy. Apr 09, 2011 the following is an interview with greta gaard, a leading scholar in the area of ecofeminism. Some early ecofeminists viewed women as inherently or spiritually closer to nature and as natural nature protectors, but. 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 is a theory that has evolved from various fields of feminist inquiry and activism. The goal of these twelve articles is to contribute to the evolving dialogue among feminists, ecofeminists, animal liberationists, deep ecologists, and social ecologists in an effort to create a sustainable lifestyle for all inhabitants of the earth. Critical ecofeminism ecocritical theory and practice 9781498533584. Wangari muta maathai is arguably best recognized for her development of the green belt movement.
Gaard closes with a call for a queer ecofeminism, which she asserts will both challenge and ultimately reject the endemically violent colonialist mentality. For if ecofeminism can be seen as the offspring of feminism, then vegetarian. Fearing their scholarship would be contaminated by association with the term eco feminism, feminists working on the intersections of. Erotophobia, commodification, art, and lesbian identity. 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. The last colony 1988, patriarchy and accumulation on a world scale 1999 and the subsistence perspective 1999. What are the problems that ecofeminism has addressed.
Women, animals, nature ethics and action highlighting by greta gaard isbn. 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. Ecofeminism and ecofeminist ideas in the environmental. Ecofeminist perspectives on the multiple crisis and social. 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. Renewing promises and new possibilities niamh moore 2. This book rejects the natureculture dualism of patriarchal thought and locates animals and. Greta jo gaard born 1960 in hollywood, california is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, activist, and documentary filmmaker. 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. Essays on birth, nuclear waste, and impacts of industrial toxics on women, among other issues. Many people want to connect feminism and environmental justice but arent sure where to begin.
Greta jo gaard born 1960 in hollywood, california is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, activist. Ecofeminism in the novels of sarah joseph and anita nair. By confronting systems of patriarchy, ecofeminism broadens the scope of the cultural critique and incorporates seemingly disparate but, according to ecofeminism, radically connected elements. Toward a queer ecofeminism by greta gaard although many ecofeminists acknowledge heterosexism as a problem, a systematic exploration of the potential intersections of ecofeminist. In this collection of essays, feminist scholars and activists discuss the relationships among human begins, the natural. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Material manifestations of spiritual principles in business ali young and scott taylor.
A reply to patriarchal reason, in environmental ethics 14 fall 1992. The following is an interview with greta gaard, a leading scholar in the area of ecofeminism. Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism that sees environmentalism, and the relationship between women and the earth, as foundational to its analysis and practice. Those writers emphasized the significance of relationships of cultural dominance and ethics merchant, plumwood, donna haraway expressed as sexism haraway.