ecofeminist
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- noun
- /ˌiːkoʊˈfɛmɪnɪst/
- Joyce Zonana and others have identified Shelley as a proto-ecofeminist in their works.
- ecofeminists say
- ecofeminists also
Examples
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Charlene Spretnak, a tall, thoughtful ecofeminist, is the author of States of Grace and The Resurgence of the Real.
Academic text (2001) -
(6.) Susan Griffin, a radical feminist writer born in Los Angeles, wrote one of the initiating books for the ecofeminist movement.
Fiction book (1996) -
"In London, an ecofeminist conference called 'Women and Life on Earth' was also held that year.
Academic text (1991) -
The current proposal would also serve as an excellent complement to the ecofeminist ethics of care in at least two ways.
Academic text (2017) -
We read works that explored cultures in which the ecofeminist viewpoint was validated.
Academic text (1994) -
Other prominent ecofeminists also appear to be implementing ecofeminist philosophies into their practice.
Academic text (1998) -
Ever since the word ecofeminism was first coined in 1974, the ecofeminist perspective has retained its popularity.
Academic text (2017) -
But as to how the two are intimately connected and mutually reinforcing, ecofeminists have different views.
Academic text (2017) -
Many ecofeminists believe that protecting nature is essential for achieving gender equality.
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An ecofeminist approach advocates for women's rights while emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation.
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Etymology
An ecofeminist is a person who joins concern for nature with support for women's rights. The word comes from eco- from Greek oikos meaning 'home' and feminist related to female meaning 'woman', so an ecofeminist works for both the earth and for women.