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If some of our values have contributed to the creation of a toxic and damaged planet, and to the maintenance of systems of oppression based on gender, race and other types of differences, any attempts to foster alternative values requires attention to social and as well as ecological concerns. "Feminism and Ecological Communities" presents a bold and passionate rethinking of the ecofeminist movement. It is one of the first books to acknowledge the importance of postmodern feminist arguments against ecofeminism while persuasively supporting a strong new case for ecofeminism.
Chris J. Cuomo explores the dualisms of nature/culture and masculine/feminine that defend many contemporary ecofeminist positions and questions traditional feminist analyses of gender and caring. Cuomo addresses these key issues by drawing on recent work in feminist ethics as well as the work of diverse figures including Aristotle, John Dewey and Donna Haraway.
List of contents
Acknowledgements. Introduction: Thinking at the crossroads. Prelude: Situating Ecological Feminism. 1. The Ecofeminist Project 2. Feminist Ethics and the Value of Nature 3. So As To Flourish: The Goals of Ecological Feminism Interlude: On Ethics Without Purity. 4. Selves, Systems and Chaos 5. Not So Static After All: Ecological Feminism and Anti-Essentialist Criticism 6. Considering the Problems in Ecofeminism 7.Activism That Is Not One Works cited and of related interest. Index.
About the author
Chris J. Cuomo is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cincinnati.
Summary
This is one of the first books to acknowledge the importance of postmodern feminist arguements and also presents a rethinking of the ecofeminist movement. Linking both theory and practise it draws together today's thinking about feminism.
