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Niamh Moore wrote:
> On Wed, 29 Oct 1997 08:05:13 -0700 (CST) Kimberly Day wrote:
>
> > From: Kimberly Day <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: Wed, 29 Oct 1997 08:05:13 -0700 (CST)
> > Subject: Re: ecological feminism
> > To: STUDIES IN WOMEN AND ENVIRONMENT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> >
> >
> > I believe so, it's just a combined, shorter word for it...but I
> believe
> > it means the same thing :)
> > kimberly
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> >
The term, "ecofeminism," was coined by Francoise d'Eaubonne in 1974. It
was a challenge for feminist to lead a global ecological movement for
planetary survival. Since that time, "ecofeminism" has grown into a
theoretical position which seeks to include both theory and praxis.
(Some would argue whether you could call it a "movement," depending on
how you define the word "movement." )
Please do not forget that "ecofeminism" has become a "catch all" phrase
that encompasses many different approaches to the subject from many
different theoretical viewpoints. For a clearer understanding of the
underlying theoretical frameworks see Carolyn Merchant's book, Radical
Ecology. Noel Sturgeon's book, Ecofeminist Natures may also help you to
understand what "ecofeminism" is or is not. Here are just a few
examples of women who are "doing" ecofeminist work: Karen J. Warren
and Val Plumwood (who do ecofeminist philosophy), Rosemary Radford
Ruether (ecofeminist theology), and Vandana Shiva (Science/Third World
perspectives).
There is also a new term that emerged, "feminist political ecology."
For more info on this term, see Feminist Political Ecology edited by
Rocheleau, Thomas-Slayter, and Wangari.
>
>
> ... except - is it just my imagination? - do some
> writers/activists... use the term 'ecological feminist' very
> specifically to distance themselves from ecofeminism, and its
> perceived essentialism, or whatever ... because it is often
> difficult to see what might be different (from ecofeminism) about
> the work they present under an 'ecological feminist' label
>
> Niamh Moore
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> >
> >
> > >
> > > What is ecological feminism?
> > > Is it the same as ecofeminism?
> > >
> > > I would be very obliged if any boy could enlighten me
> > > lynn
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED],
> > > School of Applied Sciences,
> > > The University,
> > > Wulfruna Street,
> > > Wolverhampton,
> > > WV1 1SB,
> > > U.K.
> > >
> > >
> >
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Niamh Moore wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE>On Wed, 29 Oct 1997 08:05:13 -0700 (CST) Kimberly
Day wrote:
<P>> From: Kimberly Day <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
<BR>> Date: Wed, 29 Oct 1997 08:05:13 -0700 (CST)
<BR>> Subject: Re: ecological feminism
<BR>> To: STUDIES IN WOMEN AND ENVIRONMENT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
<BR>>
<BR>>
<BR>>
<BR>> I believe so, it's just a combined, shorter word for it...but I
<BR>believe
<BR>> it means the same thing :)
<BR>> kimberly
<BR>> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<BR>>
<BR>></BLOCKQUOTE>
The term, "ecofeminism," was coined by Francoise d'Eaubonne in 1974.
It was a challenge for feminist to lead a global ecological movement for
planetary survival. Since that time, "ecofeminism" has grown into
a theoretical position which seeks to include both theory and praxis.
(Some would argue whether you could call it a "movement," depending on
how you define the word "movement." )
<P>Please do not forget that "ecofeminism" has become a "catch all" phrase
that encompasses <U>many</U> different approaches to the subject
from many different theoretical viewpoints. For a clearer understanding
of the underlying theoretical frameworks see Carolyn Merchant's book, <I>Radical
Ecology</I>. Noel Sturgeon's book, <I>Ecofeminist Natures</I> may
also help you to understand what "ecofeminism" is or is not. Here
are just a <U>few</U> examples of women who are "doing" ecofeminist
work: Karen J. Warren and Val Plumwood (who do ecofeminist philosophy),
Rosemary Radford Ruether (ecofeminist theology), and Vandana Shiva (Science/Third
World perspectives).
<P>There is also a new term that emerged, "feminist political ecology."
For more info on this term, see <I>Feminist Political Ecology </I>edited
by Rocheleau, Thomas-Slayter, and Wangari.
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<P>... except - is it just my imagination? - do some
<BR>writers/activists... use the term 'ecological feminist' very
<BR>specifically to distance themselves from ecofeminism, and its
<BR>perceived essentialism, or whatever ... because it is often
<BR>difficult to see what might be different (from ecofeminism) about
<BR>the work they present under an 'ecological feminist' label
<P>Niamh Moore
<BR>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
<P>>
<BR>>
<BR>> >
<BR>> > What is ecological feminism?
<BR>> > Is it the same as ecofeminism?
<BR>> >
<BR>> > I would be very obliged if any boy could enlighten me
<BR>> > lynn
<BR>> > [EMAIL PROTECTED],
<BR>> > School of Applied Sciences,
<BR>> > The University,
<BR>> > Wulfruna Street,
<BR>> > Wolverhampton,
<BR>> > WV1 1SB,
<BR>> > U.K.
<BR>> >
<BR>> >
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