Toward global justice and planetary health authors greta gaard and lori gruen outline what they call the ecofeminist framework. This is a phenomenal book, beautifully written, powerfully argued, and supported by an extraordinary range and depth of theory and evidence. Ecofeminism ethics and action greta gaard download. Jan 01, 1993 discusses the relationships among human begins, the natural environment, and nonhuman animals. 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. Gaard s academic work in the realms of ecocriticism and ecocomposition is widely cited by scholars in the disciplines of composition and literary criticism. Women, animals, nature ethics and action highlighting by greta gaard isbn. Ecofeminism in the novels of sarah joseph and anita nair.
Ecofeminist thinkers draw on the concept of gender to analyse the relationships between humans and the natural world. Her theoretical work extending ecofeminist thought into queer theory, queer ecology, vegetarianism, and animal. 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. She is a professor of english at the university of wisconsinriver falls, where she teaches humananimal studies, environmental justice and lgbt literature. 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. Feminist intersections with other animals and the earth 0884534317304. 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. Since vegetarian ecofeminism is part of the larger academic field of ecofeminism, the most significant thinkers of vegetarian ecofeminism are part of both, but one of their focuses is connecting the domination of women to the domination of nonhuman animals, and understanding how animal liberation fits into ecofeminism. Although the roots of ecofeminism can be located in the work of women deners, outdoor enthusiasts. This book rejects the natureculture dualism of patriarchal thought and locates animals and humans within nature. The following is an interview with greta gaard, a leading scholar in the area of ecofeminism.
Toward global justice and planetary health in which they outline what they referred to the ecofeminist framework. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. Among the issues addressed are the conflicts between green politics and ecofeminism, various applications of ecofeminist theory, and more.
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. The essay provides a wealth of data and statistics in addition to outlining the theoretical aspects of the ecofeminist critique. Women, animals, nature is an attempt to build that bridge. This book demonstrates why ecofeminism is the most important politics of our time. In fact, the advocates of peoples park had asserted another version of what is probably americas oldest and most cherished fantasy. Fearing their scholarship would be contaminated by association with the term ecofeminism, feminists working on the intersections of.
International perspectives in feminist ecocriticism. Vegetarian ecofeminism aims to include the domination of not only the environment but also of nonhuman animals to the list. The term ecofeminism was coined by francoise deaubonne in 1974, when she called upon women to lead an ecological revolution to save the planet. An interview with greta gaard and an introduction to. Apr 06, 2019 greta gaard is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, and activist. The essay contains a lot of data and statistics about the environment as well as. In toward a queer ecofeminism, greta gaard argues that application of queer theory to. Encompassing many of the leading ecofeminist critiques, the big. Ecofeminism by greta gaard, 9780877229896, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Add one setup an account with your affiliations in order to access resources via your universitys proxy server configure custom proxy use this if. Toward a queer ecofeminism by greta gaard 24sep2014 filed under.
Women, animals, nature, and coeditor of ecofeminist literary criticism. I have been profoundly moved by this work and have been reminded once again that greta gaard is one of the most important thinkers and activistscholars of our time. Discusses the relationships among human begins, the natural environment, and nonhuman animals. Vegetarian ecofeminism is an activist and academic movement which states that all types of. This anthology situates the cultural and literary theories of ecofeminism in an interdisciplinary and global dialogue. Her major contributions to the field connect ideas of queer theory, vegetarianism, and animal liberation. Through the feminist concept known as intersectionality, it is recognized that sexism, racism, classism, and other forms of inter human oppression are all connected. 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. Jan 14, 2020 since vegetarian ecofeminism is part of the larger academic field of ecofeminism, the most significant thinkers of vegetarian ecofeminism are part of both, but one of their focuses is connecting the domination of women to the domination of nonhuman animals, and understanding how animal liberation fits into ecofeminism. International perspectives in feminist ecocriticism greta. Greta claire gaard born 1960, hollywood, ca is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, activist, and documentary filmmaker. In this interview, she gives a great introduction to ecofeminism.
Greta gaard s interrogation of the relationship between the natural and the reproductive is influential, 35 as is her insistence on the importance of. 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. 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. From arguments that there are particular and significant connections between women and nature, ecofeminism interprets their repression and exploitation in terms of the repression and. Ecofeminism and climate justice interview with greta gaard. This is a musthave reference book for all vegan feministsecofeminists intersectional vegans. In 1993, authors greta gaard and lori gruen wrote an essay entitled ecofeminism. Since that time, ecofeminism has undertaken an exploration of how nature and society are interrelated and how both might be transformed. Ecofeminism and climate justice interview with greta gaard articles reflecting a vegan lifestyle from.
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. Vegetarian ecofeminism puts into action the feminist insight that the personal is political and examines. Gaard was formerly an associate professor at the university of minnesotaduluth and later at western washington universitys fairhaven college. International perspectives in feminist ecocriticism by greta. Her work has been one of the first to integrate queer theory, queer ecology, veganism and animal liberation in ecofeminist studies. In this collection of essays, feminist scholars and activists discuss the relationships among human begins, the natural. 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. Vegan lifestyle articles that discuss ways of living in peace with humans, animals, and the environment. Greta jo gaard born 1960 in hollywood, california is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, activist, and documentary filmmaker. 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. Greta gaard greta gaard is an american ecofeminist scholar and activist. Gaards academic work in the realms of ecocriticism and ecocomposition is widely cited by scholars in the disciplines of. She also discusses, quite compellingly, the connections between the exploitation of women, animals and nature. Ecofeminism in the novels of sarah joseph and anita nair niyathi.
Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism that sees environmentalism, and the relationship between women and the earth, as foundational to its analysis and practice. Greta gaard, toward a queer ecofeminism philpapers. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens. Vegetarian ecofeminism wikipedia republished wiki 2. Ecofeminism describes movements and philosophies that link feminism with ecology. Toward a more feminist ecocriticism in both simon estoks provocative essay, theorizing in a space of ambivalent openness. Gaard was formerly an associate professor at the university of minnesotaduluth and later at. If you end up reading it, id love to hear your thoughts in comments below.
Greta jo gaard born 1960 in hollywood, california is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, activist. Greta gaard at university of wisconsin river falls. List of books and articles about ecofeminism online. Her theoretical work extending ecofeminist thought into queer theory, vegetarianism, and animal liberation has been. Ecofeminists and the greens, editor of ecofeminism. Greta gaard is one of the main thinkers within ecofeminism in general, but.
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. Greta gaard is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, and activist. Toward a queer ecofeminism by greta gaard collies bestiary. International perspectives in feminist ecocriticism, the most recent publication in routledges interdisciplinary perspectives on literature series, offers a much needed reassessment of the crucial contributions of feminist scholarship to the origins of ecocriticism, while at the same time expanding feminist ecocriticism in new and exciting directions. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jul 18, 2015 international perspectives in feminist ecocriticism, the most recent publication in routledges interdisciplinary perspectives on literature series, offers a much needed reassessment of the crucial contributions of feminist scholarship to the origins of ecocriticism, while at the same time expanding feminist ecocriticism in new and exciting directions. Vegetarian ecofeminism wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Critical ecofeminism ecocritical theory and practice by greta gaard author visit amazons greta gaard page. An interview with greta gaard and an introduction to ecofeminism. Apr 09, 2011 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. Her major theories include ecocriticism which works to include literary criticism and composition to inform ecofeminism and other feminist theories to address.
Greta gaards interrogation of the relationship between the natural and the reproductive is influential, 35 as is her insistence on the importance of. Gaards academic work in the realms of ecocriticism and ecocomposition is widely cited by scholars in the disciplines of composition and literary criticism. 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. International perspectives in feminist ecocriticism by. In the essay toward a queer ecofeminism, greta gaard points out that. Ecofeminists and the greens, draws upon interviews with scores of participants to tell the story of.
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