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Ecofeminism

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In this groundbreaking work, two world-renowned scholars argue that ecological destruction and industrial catastrophes constitute a direct threat to everyday life, the maintenance of which has been made the particular responsibility of women. In both industrialized societies and the developing countries, the new wars the world is experiencing, violent ethnic chauvinisms and the malfunctioning of the economy also pose urgent questions for ecofeminists. Is there a relationship between patriarchal oppression and the destruction of nature in the name of profit and progress? How can women counter the violence inherent in these processes? Should they look to a link between the women''s movement and other social movements?Maria Mies and Vandana Shiva offer a thought-provoking analysis of these and many other issues from a unique North-South perspective. They critique prevailing economic theories, conventional concepts of women''s emancipation, the myth of ''catching up'' development, the philosophical foundations of modern science and technology, and the omission of ethics when discussing so many questions, including advances in reproductive technology and biotechnology.In constructing their own ecofeminist epistemology and methodology, these two internationally respected feminist environmental activists look to the potential of movements advocating consumer liberation and subsistence production, sustainability and regeneration. They argue for an acceptance of limits and reciprocity and a rejection of exploitation, the endless commoditization of needs, and violence.>

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Authors Maria Mies, Mies Maria, Vandana Shiva, Shiva Vandana
Assisted by Ariel Salleh (Foreword), Salleh Ariel (Foreword)
Publisher Bloomsbury Academic
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 15.12.2022
 
EAN 9781350379886
ISBN 978-1-350-37988-6
No. of pages 328
Dimensions 138 mm x 220 mm x 20 mm
Series Critique Influence Change
Subjects Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general)
Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories

SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, Environmentalist thought & ideology, Social impact of environmental issues, Environmentalist thought and ideology

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