Her major contributions to the field connect ideas of queer. To date vegetarian ecofeminism has been explicitly articulated through the work of scholars and activists such as carol adams, norma benney, lynda. Greta jo gaard born 1960 in hollywood, california is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, activist, and documentary filmmaker. Greta gaard ecofeminism is a theory that has evolved from various fields of feminist inquiry and activism. Her creative nonfiction ecomemoir, the nature of home. Ecofeminism gaard, greta published by temple university press gaard, greta. In this essay, i offer an alternative approach to the debate over meat eating. A bit of knowledge of the history of ecofeminism helps baileys reader to see that her argument is deeply endebted to the original constructors of the ecofeministvegetarian position such as marti kheel, carol adams, greta gaard, and lori gruen, who each link an attitude of domination over nature and the consumption of meat to the. In this collection of essays, feminist scholars and activists discuss the relationships among human begins, the. Ecofeminism, branch of feminism that examines the connections between women and nature.
Her major contributions to the field connect ideas of queer theory, vegetarianism, and animal liberation. From arguments that there are particular and significant connections between women and nature, ecofeminism interprets their repression and. Greta gaard is professor of english and coordinator of the sus tainability faculty fellows at university of wisconsinriver falls. The following is an interview with greta gaard, a leading scholar in the area of ecofeminism. It brings ecofeminism into conversation with several areas of inquiry, including ecocriticism, postcolonialism, geography, environmental law, religion, geoengineering, systems thinking, family therapy, and environmental justice.
Vegetarianism 27 and ecofeminism toppling patriarchy with a fork. 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. Greta gaard is author of the nature of home 2007 and ecological politics. Living interconnections with animals and nature temple university. Locating ecofeminism in encounters with food and place. Ecofeminist analysis is generally much more expansive than environmentalism and feminism. View all 21 citations add more citations similar books and articles. 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 essay provides a wealth of data and statistics in addition to outlining the theoretical aspects of the ecofeminist critique. Feminist intersections with other animals and the earth edited by carol j.
Greta gaard, vegetarian ecofeminism pdf on canvas april 16. Greta gaard pdf greta gaard of university of wisconsin river falls, river falls uwrf with expertise in. Toppling patriarchy with a fork, pdf on canvas gary francione, ecofeminism and animal rights pdf on canvas emmerman, interanimal conflicts ecofem in class. 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. The power and the promise of ecofeminism, reconsidered. Toward a queer ecofeminism by greta gaard 24sep2014 filed under. Greta gaards chapter on ecomasculinities, ecogenders and ecosexualities also facilitates. Author or editor of six books and over seventy refereed articles, gaards forthcoming volume is critical ecofeminism lexington 2017.
Ecofeminism ethics and action greta gaard 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 sociology and environmentalism britannica. In this interview, she gives a great introduction to ecofeminism. A radically democratic movement for social and environmental justice will be larger than ecofeminism and larger than the greens. Fearing their scholarship would be contaminated by association with the term ecofeminism, feminists working on the. 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.
Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism which claims that the oppression and exploitation of women and the oppression and exploitation of nature are intimately connected and mutually reinforcing. 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. Toward a queer ecofeminism by greta gaard collies bestiary. Some ecofeminists focus specifically on the linked oppressions of nonhuman animals and women, noting that the same logic of domination is responsible for. In toward a queer ecofeminism, greta gaard argues that application of queer theory to. Its name was coined by french feminist francoise deaubonne in 1974. By greta gaard although many ecofeminists acknowledge heterosexism as a problem, a systematic exploration of the potential intersections of ecofeminist and queer theories has yet to be made. Greta gaard remains one of the most respected queer vegan ecofeminist theorists, and with good reason, especially when it comes to tracking the roots of. She also discusses, quite compellingly, the connections between the exploitation of women, animals and nature. Ecofeminism ethics and action greta gaard 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. Issues that women traditionally organize aroundenvironmental health, habitats, livelihoodshave been marginalized in debates that treat climate change as a scientific problem requiring technological and scientific solutions without substantially transforming ideologies and economies of domination, exploitation and colonialism.
Ecofeminism in the novels of sarah joseph and anita nair international journal on studies in english language and literature ijsell page 105 since the age of enlightenment and the colonization of the world the white man. On ecofeminist philosophy, see, for example, greta gaard, ed. Women and politics research, ethics and literary theory. Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism that sees environmentalism, and the relationship between women and the earth, as foundational to its analysis and practice. Exploring ethical contexts and contents in the makah whale hunt. Oppression of the natural world and of women by patriarchal power structures must be. Gaard was formerly an associate professor at the university of minnesotaduluth and later at western washington universitys fairhaven college. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Ecofeminism uses the basic feminist tenets of equality between genders, a revaluing of nonpatriarchal or nonlinear structures, and a view of. 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. Ecofeminism ethics and action greta gaard download. Ecofeminism in the novels of sarah joseph and anita nair. 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.
Sjoo, greta gaard, karen warren and andy smith ar e among the voices speaking from ecofeminist positions. Ecofeminism draws on ecological, socialist, and feminist thought, incorporating a handful of social justice movements, such as feminism, peace activism, labor movements, womens health care, antinuclear, environmental, and animal liberation. Vegetarian ecofeminism is part of the academic and philosophical field of ecofeminism, which states that the ways in which the privileged dominates the oppressed should include the way humans dominate nature. Toward global justice and planetary health authors greta gaard and lori gruen outline what they call the ecofeminist framework. To date vegetarian ecofeminism has been explicitly articulated through the work of scholars and activists such as carol adams, norma benney, lynda birke, deane curtin, josephine donovan, greta. An interview with greta gaard and an introduction to.
The power and the promise of ecofeminism, reconsidered elizabeth mayer 94 illinois wesleyan university this article is brought to you for free and open access by the ames library, the andrew w. However, the arguments for why someone should be vegetarian may have. Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism that sees environmentalism, and the relationship between. Gaard s academic work in the realms of ecocriticism and ecocomposition is widely cited by scholars in the disciplines of composition and literary criticism. However, the arguments for why someone should be vegetarian may have little to do with the actual factors that in.
Some ecofeminists focus specifically on the linked oppressions of nonhuman animals and women, noting that the same logic of domination is responsible for both the. Critical ecofeminism ecocritical theory and practice by greta gaard author visit amazons greta gaard page. Greta jo gaard born 1960 in hollywood, california is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, activist. Fearing their scholarship would be contaminated by association with the term ecofeminism, feminists working on the intersections of. Ecofeminist thinkers draw on the concept of gender to analyse the relationships between humans and the natural world.
Aug 28, 2017 to date vegetarian ecofeminism has been explicitly articulated through the work of scholars and activists such as carol adams, norma benney, lynda birke, deane curtin, josephine donovan, greta. Vegetarianism 27 and ecofeminism toppling patriarchy. Ecofeminism uses the basic feminist tenets of equality between genders, a revaluing of. In part iv critiques of ecofeminism, finally, we will turn to the work of those feminist theorists who have sought to distance themselves from ecofeminism, most prominently karen green, janet biehl, and elizabeth grosz. Ecofeminists and the greens, editor of ecofeminism. Roots of vegetarian ecofeminism to date vegetarian ecofeminism has been explicitly articulated through the work of scholars and activists such as carol adams, norma benney, lynda birke, deane curtin, josephine donovan, greta gaard, lori gruen, ronnie zoe hawkins, marti kheel, brian luke, jim mason, and deborah slicer. Mellon center for curricular and faculty development, the office of the provost and the office of the president. Vegetarian ecofeminism is an activist and academic movement which states that all types of oppression are linked and must be eradicated, with a focus on including the domination of humans over nonhuman animals. Vegetarian ecofeminism aims to include the domination of not only the environment but also of nonhuman animals to the list. The essay provides a wealth of data and statistics in addition to laying out the theoretical aspects of the ecofeminist critique. Among the issues addressed are the conflicts between green politics and ecofeminism, various. This anthology situates the cultural and literary theories of ecofeminism in an interdisciplinary and global dialogue. Women, animals, nature is an attempt to build that bridge. Sjoo, greta gaard, karen warren and andy smith are among the voices speaking from ecofeminist positions.
Women, animals, nature, and coeditor of ecofeminist literary criticism. Ecofeminism describes movements and philosophies that link feminism with ecology. Vegetarian ecofeminism combines sympathy with the analysis of culture and politics to. Ecofeminism asserts that all forms of oppression are connected and that structures of oppression must be addressed in their totality. If you end up reading it, id love to hear your thoughts in comments below. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ecofeminism by greta gaard, 9780877229896, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. To date vegetarian ecofeminism has been explicitly articulated through the work of scholars and activists such as carol adams, norma benney, lynda birke, deane curtin, josephine donovan, greta gaard, lori gruen, ronnie zoe hawkins, marti kheel, brian luke, jim mason, and deborah slicer. Ecofeminism is a theory that has evolved from various fields of feminist inquiry and. This introductory essay is as relevant today as when it was written in 1993. Greta gaard greta gaard is an american ecofeminist scholar and activist. Through the feminist concept known as intersectionality, it is recognized that sexism, racism, classism, and other forms of inter human oppression are all. And ecofeminism toppling patriarchy with a fork marti kheel 27. Greta gaard, toward a queer ecofeminism philpapers.
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