Hi suzanne:
In response to your query:
>
>As ecofeminism has developed as new philosophy/ analysis/ movement
>one is struck at how international it seems, however, i wonder the extent
>of its relevance to women in third world countries, compared to women in
>first world countries.
Women in the third world countries have a more direct connection to the
earth than do we in the "developed????" nations. This is because they are
directly dependent upon the earth for sustanance - this of course includes
food, drink, heat and hearth. Whether they choose to call themselves
eco-feminists is another matter all together. Vandana Shiva and Maria Mies
have a wonderful book "Ecofeminism" that looks at many of these issues.
Amer/Euro culture and the MNC's have severly impacted the life, culture, and
habitat of our third world peoples. Our ethnocentric sensibilities may limit
our ability to see that they would react to this invasion of their home,
however that is indeed the case. Women anywhere do not take kindly to
loosing their livelihoods, homes, and ability to feed their families. Both
Shiva and Mies have written different books looking at environmental
concerns and female activism. Well worth investigating.
I came upon a web site that may be of interest. The Ethical Spectacle
discusses the ethics and hypocrisy of various issues, including environment.
Some interesting articles. The web address is: http://www.spectacle.org/
Are there any Australian subscribers? I am looking for information about the
country and the web information is limited. Need a more personal view. If
anyone has any suggestions please let me know. Thank you.
Peace,
Linda
