In this interview, she gives a great introduction to ecofeminism. Gaard s academic work in the realms of ecocriticism and ecocomposition is widely cited by scholars in the disciplines of composition and literary criticism. This introductory essay is as relevant today as when it was written in 1993. Greta jo gaard born 1960 in hollywood, california is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, activist, and documentary filmmaker. Sjoo, greta gaard, karen warren and andy smith are among the voices speaking from ecofeminist positions. The essay provides a wealth of data and statistics in addition to laying out the theoretical aspects of the ecofeminist critique. Ecofeminism, branch of feminism that examines the connections between women and nature. Ecofeminism uses the basic feminist tenets of equality between genders, a revaluing of nonpatriarchal or nonlinear structures, and a view of. Living interconnections with animals and nature temple university. In toward a queer ecofeminism, greta gaard argues that application of queer theory to. 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. Ecofeminist analysis is generally much more expansive than environmentalism and feminism. Ecofeminism by greta gaard, 9780877229896, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Toward a queer ecofeminism by greta gaard collies bestiary. The essay provides a wealth of data and statistics in addition to outlining the theoretical aspects of the ecofeminist critique. Oppression of the natural world and of women by patriarchal power structures must be. Greta gaard is professor of english and coordinator of the sus tainability faculty fellows at university of wisconsinriver falls. Ecofeminism asserts that all forms of oppression are connected and that structures of oppression must be addressed in their totality. 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. To date vegetarian ecofeminism has been explicitly articulated through the work of scholars and activists such as carol adams, norma benney, lynda. 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. Ecofeminism describes movements and philosophies that link feminism with ecology.
Women and politics research, ethics and literary theory. Its name was coined by french feminist francoise deaubonne in 1974. She also discusses, quite compellingly, the connections between the exploitation of women, animals and nature. 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. Women, animals, nature, and coeditor of ecofeminist literary criticism. 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. From arguments that there are particular and significant connections between women and nature, ecofeminism interprets their repression and. 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. 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. Ecofeminists and the greens, editor of ecofeminism. Vegetarian ecofeminism aims to include the domination of not only the environment but also of nonhuman animals to the list.
Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism that sees environmentalism, and the relationship between. 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. An interview with greta gaard and an introduction to. Greta gaard is author of the nature of home 2007 and ecological politics. Women, animals, nature is an attempt to build that bridge. Feminist intersections with other animals and the earth edited by carol j. Ecofeminism sociology and environmentalism britannica. 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. Ecofeminism gaard, greta published by temple university press gaard, greta. 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 ethics and action greta gaard download. Her major contributions to the field connect ideas of queer theory, vegetarianism, and animal liberation. This anthology situates the cultural and literary theories of ecofeminism in an interdisciplinary and global dialogue.
View all 21 citations add more citations similar books and articles. 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. Sjoo, greta gaard, karen warren and andy smith ar e among the voices speaking from ecofeminist positions. Vegetarian ecofeminism combines sympathy with the analysis of culture and politics to. Among the issues addressed are the conflicts between green politics and ecofeminism, various. 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. 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. A radically democratic movement for social and environmental justice will be larger than ecofeminism and larger than the greens.
Greta gaards chapter on ecomasculinities, ecogenders and ecosexualities also facilitates. 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. 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. Toppling patriarchy with a fork, pdf on canvas gary francione, ecofeminism and animal rights pdf on canvas emmerman, interanimal conflicts ecofem in class. Greta gaard, toward a queer ecofeminism philpapers. Greta gaard pdf greta gaard of university of wisconsin river falls, river falls uwrf with expertise in.
Greta jo gaard born 1960 in hollywood, california is an ecofeminist writer, scholar, activist. 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. 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. 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. If you end up reading it, id love to hear your thoughts in comments below. Critical ecofeminism ecocritical theory and practice by greta gaard author visit amazons greta gaard page.
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, vegetarian ecofeminism pdf on canvas april 16. 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. Ecofeminist thinkers draw on the concept of gender to analyse the relationships between humans and the natural world. On ecofeminist philosophy, see, for example, greta gaard, ed. 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. Greta gaard greta gaard is an american ecofeminist scholar and activist. Her major contributions to the field connect ideas of queer. 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. 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. Toward a queer ecofeminism by greta gaard 24sep2014 filed under. Ecofeminism in the novels of sarah joseph and anita nair.
Gaard was formerly an associate professor at the university of minnesotaduluth and later at western washington universitys fairhaven college. Toward global justice and planetary health authors greta gaard and lori gruen outline what they call the ecofeminist framework. Ecofeminism is a theory that has evolved from various fields of feminist inquiry and. Author or editor of six books and over seventy refereed articles, gaards forthcoming volume is critical ecofeminism lexington 2017. Fearing their scholarship would be contaminated by association with the term ecofeminism, feminists working on the. However, the arguments for why someone should be vegetarian may have. Greta gaard ecofeminism is a theory that has evolved from various fields of feminist inquiry and activism. Exploring ethical contexts and contents in the makah whale hunt. Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism that sees environmentalism, and the relationship between women and the earth, as foundational to its analysis and practice. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The power and the promise of ecofeminism, reconsidered. Vegetarianism 27 and ecofeminism toppling patriarchy with a fork.
Ecofeminism uses the basic feminist tenets of equality between genders, a revaluing of. Fearing their scholarship would be contaminated by association with the term ecofeminism, feminists working on the intersections of. And ecofeminism toppling patriarchy with a fork marti kheel 27. In this essay, i offer an alternative approach to the debate over meat eating. Her creative nonfiction ecomemoir, the nature of home. Vegetarianism 27 and ecofeminism toppling patriarchy. 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.
Through the feminist concept known as intersectionality, it is recognized that sexism, racism, classism, and other forms of inter human oppression are all. Locating ecofeminism in encounters with food and place. In this collection of essays, feminist scholars and activists discuss the relationships among human begins, the. Mellon center for curricular and faculty development, the office of the provost and the office of the president. 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. 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.
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