ecofeminism
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- noun
- /ˌiːkoʊˈfɛmɪnɪzəm/
- What cannot be said, though, is that women are drawn to ecology and ecofeminism simply because we are female.
- ecofeminism and ecology
- path into ecofeminism
Examples
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A central theme of ecofeminism is the interconnection between the abuse of nature and the oppression of women.
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One path into ecofeminism was the study of political theory and history.
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Second, there is no common agreement on the definition of ecofeminism.
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I cannot imagine a challenge greater than that addressed by ecofeminism.
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In this context, ecofeminism is at odds with feminist theory.
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Ever since the word ecofeminism was first coined in 1974, the ecofeminist perspective has retained its popularity.
Academic text (2017) -
All these kinds of work are the nutrient-rich compost that has yielded the vibrant flowering of ecofeminism today.
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Ecofeminism highlights the shared struggles of ecofeminism and the environment in the fight for equality and sustainability.
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Many activists believe that ecofeminism effectively addresses both environmental concerns and women's rights.
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The principles of ecofeminism encourage a holistic understanding of how social justice and environmental health are interconnected.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ecofeminism joins the prefix eco- from Greek oikos meaning 'home' or 'environment' and feminism from Latin femina meaning 'woman'. So, ecofeminism links care for the Earth with care for women's rights and shows how the treatment of nature and of women can be connected.