She is a soughtafter speaker throughout north america and europe, and has been invited to more than 100 campuses to show the sexual politics of meat slide show, which is always being updated to include contemporary cultural representations. List of books and articles about ecofeminism online. Spiritual ecology is an emerging field in religion, conservation, and academia recognizing that there is a spiritual facet to all issues related to conservation, environmentalism, and earth stewardship. By confronting systems of patriarchy, ecofeminism broadens the scope of the cultural critique and incorporates seemingly disparate but, according to ecofeminism, radically connected elements. Like starhwak, carol christa spiritual ecofeministdesires to replace the. Ecofeminism emerged as a field of study in the mid to late 1970s, heralded by the publication of a seminal paper by sherry ortner and a book by susan griffin. In the book ecofeminism, vandana shiva and maria mies criticize the existing theories and practices and propose a practical as well as ideological ecofeminist perspectives rooted in sustainability to practice in everyday life. This book demonstrates why ecofeminism is the most important politics of our time. The first multicultural anthology on ecofeminism focusing on spiritual and religious issues. Novels analysed within the text include kamala markandayas nectar in a sieve 1954, shivram karanths return to earth 2002 and na dsouzas dweepa 20. First, the queer approximations, where gender is transcended. Using interview material, they bring together womens perspectives from north and south on environmental deterioration and develop and new way of approaching this body of knowledge which is at once practical and philosophical.
Ecofeminism began in the 1970s, and the term ecofeminism first appeared in 1974, the same year as the chipko movement, in which 27 northern indian women saved thousands of square kilometers of sensitive watershed by threatening to hug the trees if lumberjacks tried to cut them down. Adams, editor of ecofeminism and the sacred continuum. Ecofeminism by maria mies and vandana shiva 1993 this important text explores the links between patriarchal society and environmental destruction. In this regard, two clearcut currents of spiritual ecofeminism can be discussed. Spiritual ecofeminism cultural ecofeminism spiritual ecofeminism is another branch of ecofeminism, and it is popular among ecofeminist authors such as starhawk, riane eisler, and carol j. Many people want to connect feminism and environmental justice but arent sure where to begin. Why is ecofeminism still needed to address the environmental emergencies and challenges of our times. Vandana shiva, a physicist with expertise in ecology and environmental policy, and maria mies, a feminist social scientist, write about colonization, reproduction, biodiversity, food, soil, sustainable development, and other issues.
Ecofeminism and liberationbygebaraivone translated by david molineaux. Feminist theology is a movement found in several religions, including buddhism, christianity. Ecofeminist thinkers draw on the concept of gender to theorize on the relationship between humans and the natural world. Its name was coined by french feminist francoise deaubonne in 1974. Although all catholics are expected to pray together at mass, there are many different forms of spirituality and private prayer which have developed over the centuries. Feminist theology is a movement found in several religions, including buddhism, christianity, judaism, and new thought, to reconsider the traditions, practices, scriptures, and theologies of those religions from a feminist perspective. Today, there are many interpretations of ecofeminism and how it might be applied. The goal is to understand the significance and implications of ecofeminism and its contribution and challenge to theology. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Developed in the early 1970s, cultural feminism reclaims womennature connections as liberating and empowering expressions of womens capabilities to care for nature. It introduces and explores ecofeminism and the encounter. Ecofeminist theory posits that a feminist perspective of ecology does not place women in the dominant position of power, but rather calls for an egalitarian society in which there is no one dominant group. For me, the ecofeminist spirituality movement is about understanding our fundamental relatedness, as well as the implications that flow from that reality. The term ecofeminism often conjures up images of women chaining themselves to logging equipment, yet ecofeminism is far more than an activist and spiritual movement.
The term ecofeminism is used to describe a feminist approach to understanding ecology. She has articulated a feminist and spiritual perspective, which creates nonviolent possibilities in the midst of the inevitabilities of the violence of corporate rule and religious fundamentalism. Ecofeminism is multifaceted and multilocated, challenging structures rather than individuals. Decide binding of the book has black streaks of dirt all over it. Ecofeminism has a chequered history in terms of its popularity and its perceived value in conceptualizing the relationship between gender and nature as well as feeding forms of activism that aim to confront the environmental challenges of the moment. Mies and shiva were the first to show the sad parallels in nearly all spheres of life, in the north as well as in the south. There are two main schools of thought regarding ecofeminism. Second, those found within the feminism of difference, where womens spirituality and their difference is a key factor in their own empowerment. Spiritual ecofeminism spiritual ecofeminism is another branch of ecofeminism, and is popular among ecofeminist authors such as starhawk, riane eisler, carol j. Contemporary perspectives on ecofeminism 1st edition. Two of zeds bestknown authors, one an economist, the other a physicist and philosopher, come together in this book on a controversial environmental agenda. Ecofeminism uses the basic feminist tenets of equality between genders, a revaluing of nonpatriarchal or nonlinear structures, and a view of. The body of ecofeminist research explores how recognizing and revaluing gender roles might have a positive effect on the relationship between society and the environment.
Ecofeminism is a common contraction for ecological feminism. A very short summary of ecofeminism theory and practice 1. Here is a list of 10 books about ecofeminism to get you started. Ecofeminism, also called ecological feminism, branch of feminism that examines the connections between women and nature. Ecofeminism in the novels of sarah joseph and anita nair. This is a model of spiritual ecofeminism that englishspeaking female. Ecofeminism is a dynamic political theory that identifies how oppressions are interconnected.
An outstanding introduction to the issues and problems of ecofeminist spirituality. Ecofeminists attempt to bring together the concerns of feminism with considerations about ecology. However, none of these works has explored indepth the connections between ecofeminism, the green sisters, or genesis farm. Ecofeminism is one of the most broadbased feminist theories since it draws together radical feminists, ecological feminists, marxist and liberal feminists, and spiritual feminists. Starhawk calls this an earthbased spirituality, which recognizes that the earth is alive, and that we are an interconnected community. Spiritual feminism is often referred to as spiritual ecofeminism or myth feminism. According to merchant, cultural ecofeminism, celebrates the relationship between women and nature through the revival of ancient rituals centered on goddess worship, the moon, animals, and the female reproductive system.
The emergence of ecofeminism diamond, irene, orenstein. This book provides an extraordinarily productive framework for entire generations of scholars and activistsmichael hardt, coauthor of the empire trilogyecofeminism is about the similarity of mies and shiva were the first to show the sad parallels in nearly all spheres of life, in the north as well as in the south. Catherina halkes is professor emerita at the university of nijmegen, holland, and a leading figure in european feminist theology. The critical discourse on ecofeminism makes a novel attempt in. Ecofeminism historic and international evolution ecofeminism emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as myriad forms of feminist and environmental theories and activisms intersected. Ecofeminism by maria mies, feminism and the mastery of nature by val plumwood, the death of nature. This book is about ecofeminism and its encounter with theology, predominantly that of christian theology in eurowestern contexts. Feminist spirituality within the framework of feminist consciousness. A spiritual ecology, and marjorie hope and james youngs voices of hope in the struggle to save the planet. Judaism from a feminist perspective 1991 is the first book of jewish feminist theology ever written. Dec 05, 2019 she has also coauthored a book titled ecofeminism with feminist scholar maria mies, which is a fascinating look into the relationships between capitalism, the oppression of women and the ecological degradation. It has been forming and developing as an intellectual and practiceoriented discipline for nearly a century. She is also a cofounder of two branches of the feminist movement.
A further goal is to assist ecofeminist theology, or theologies, to be more. Spiritual ecology is a response to the values and sociopolitical structures of recent centuries with their trajectory away from intimacy with the earth and its sacred essence. Starhawk calls this an earthbased spirituality, which recognizes that the earth is alive, that we are interconnected, as well as a community. Spiritual ecofeminism, social or socialconstructionist ecofeminism, and socialist or transformativesocialist ecofeminism. Across many cultures that function predominately with patriarchal thought, women are perceived to be closer to nature than men roach, 2003. A critical examination of ecofeminism from a variety of crosscultural and multidisciplinary perspectives accessing its potential strengths as a political movement and as a theoretical position. Historically, the first strand of ecofeminism was cultural feminism sometimes referred to as radical or spiritual feminism.
Aurora, baba yaga, baubo, copia, hathor, hecate, lilith, mama cocha, mami. This book provides an extraordinarily productive framework for entire generations of scholars and activistsmichael hardt, coauthor of the empire trilogyecofeminism is about the similarity of mies and shiva were the first to show the sad parallels in nearly all. Catholic spirituality is the spiritual practice of living out a personal act of faith fides qua creditur following the acceptance of faith fides quae creditur. The binary oppositions of male over female and culture over. This perception of women and nature portrays them as the others something that is different from and controlled by the dominant king, 2003. The word ecofeminism first appeared in the early 1970s as part of the radical feminist movement that was appearing around the world to challenge patriarchal power. Ecofeminism sociology and environmentalism britannica. Ecofeminism has grown since the 1970s, blending and furthering activism, feminist theory, and ecological perspectives. 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. In her book radical ecology, carolyn merchant refers to spiritual ecofeminism as cultural ecofeminism. Developed in the early 1970s, cultural feminism reclaims womennature connections as liberating and empowering expressions of women. In her book radical ecology, carolyn merchant refers to spiritual ecofeminism as cultural.
An outstanding introduction to the issues and problems o. The book explores how christian ecofeminist theologians have tried to reconstruct theology through a rejection of dualism, and tend to adopt a pantheistic monist perception of the godworld relationship and a reductive materialism of the self both inimical to the spiritual concerns of christian ecofeminism. According to the dictionary of feminist theory by maggie humm, this branch of feminism emphasizes the spiritual dimension as being as, or more, important than material rights to womens happiness 274. Rosemary radford ruether in integrating ecofeminism, globalization, and world religions has woven together issues usually addressed in isolation. Spiritual ecology includes a vast array of people and. The book s vibrant multiculturalism is one of its most compelling features. Ecofeminism and liberationlonging for running water. Another queer ecofeminist donna haraway explains it further in her book a cyborg manifesto. Spiritual ecofeminism is another branch of ecofeminism, and it is popular among ecofeminis t authors such as starhawk, riane eisler, carol j. Ecofeminism and spirituality ecofeminist cosmology. Proponents of spiritual ecology assert a need for contemporary conservation work to include spiritual elements and for contemporary religion and spirituality to include awareness of and. Aurora, baba yaga, baubo, copia, hathor, hecate, lilith, mama cocha, mami wata, the morrigan, oshun, pele, sophia, and the taras. Spiritual ecofeminismcultural ecofeminism spiritual ecofeminism is another branch of ecofeminism, and it is popular among ecofeminist authors such as starhawk, riane eisler, carol j.
Short summary of ecofeminism oakton community college. Ecofeminisma healing perspective for reshaping religious. This book provides an extraordinarily productive framework for entire generations of scholars and activists michael hardt, coauthor of the empire trilogy ecofeminism is about the similarity of society. The current wiki entry on ecofeminism is very poor its skewed toward american spiritual ecofeminism. Aug 28, 2017 spiritual ecofeminism is another branch of ecofeminism, and it is popular among ecofeminis t authors such as starhawk, riane eisler, carol j. In the second half of the ecofeminism chapter in tongs. Ecofeminism, branch of feminism that examines the connections between women and nature. Richly interdisciplinary and provocative in the very best waysat times playful and humorous tooecofeminism presents fresh, invigorating and inspirational scholarship on the intersecting relationships between humankind and the other than human world. The umbrella term ecospirituality covers the feminist theology called ecofeminism. Biography of religious landscape, her recent book, green sisters. Ecofeminism and spirituality ecofeminist cosmology in. Adams is an activist and author of the pornography of meat, living among meat eaters, and many other books challenging a sexist, meateating world.
Sep 27, 2010 it demands spiritual practices that are practical and environmental practices that are spiritual, writes carol j. Ecofeminist books and ecofriendly books the feminist ezine. This oneofakind collection of essays looks at the spiritual side of ecofeminist issues. The book proposes that we should think of ecofeminism as ecohumanism instead, seeing human beings and nature as a part of a complex web.
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