Hi all-
I am currently working on an undergraduate thesis about the metaphor of
land-as-woman in the United States (influenced by Annette Kolodny's
exploration in _The Lay of the Land_), and more generally the equation of
nature with femaleness. I am looking at "alternatives" to the masculinist,
European take on this metaphor in the writings of women and Native
Americans. I am hoping to see if there have been approaches to using the
land-as-women metaphor which are non-oppressive or exploitative (perhaps in
the sense of cultural ecofeminism). I would love to get some input about
ecofeminism and Native Americans; also, if anyone could recommend any
Native American authors who explore the landscape in a "gendered" way, that
would be really helpful. I am already looking at some women authors, like
Terry Tempest Williams and Mary Austin, who approach the land-as-woman
relationship from a non-masculinist perspective. Thanks and cheers--
Lisa Franzetta
Brown University
Providence, RI USA
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