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Ecofeminism, Social Ecology

Ecofeminism connects the domination of women to the domination of nature. It argues that patriarchal societies prioritize masculine traits which are associated with mind over body and culture over nature, creating a hierarchy that positions men and culture over women and nature. This dualistic thinking has led to the oppression of women and environmental destruction. Social ecology similarly argues that environmental problems stem from social hierarchies and domination within societies. It advocates for non-hierarchical, cooperative societies based on principles of diversity and complementarity between all beings.

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Ecofeminism, Social Ecology

Ecofeminism connects the domination of women to the domination of nature. It argues that patriarchal societies prioritize masculine traits which are associated with mind over body and culture over nature, creating a hierarchy that positions men and culture over women and nature. This dualistic thinking has led to the oppression of women and environmental destruction. Social ecology similarly argues that environmental problems stem from social hierarchies and domination within societies. It advocates for non-hierarchical, cooperative societies based on principles of diversity and complementarity between all beings.

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Ecofeminism, Social ecology

Made by: Boros Rebeka


Ecofeminism

• No single definition
• Domination of women and the domination of
nature are fundamentally connected
• Liberation of women as women
• Value of the activities associated with women
Women and Nature
• Nature is portrayed as feminine
• Patriarchal society:
– Sexism
– Racism
– Class exploitation
– Environmental destruction
• Power relations
• Shared power
Patriarchal Dualism
• Opposed pair of concepts
– Mind is split from body
– Spirit from matter
– Male from female
– Culture from nature
• One is superior to the other
• Complex relationship
Hierarchy of Value
• God
• Men
• Women
• Children
• Animals
• Nature
• Masquline qualities
• Feminine qualities passive, weak,
irrational
• Degrading of the „other” fear of nature,
mortality
• Ecofeminism demands a radical critique of the
categories of ‘nature’ and ‘culture’
• ‘feminine’ qualities appropriate for
creating an environmentally aware society
• Some ecofeminists believe that traditional
‘male’ qualities are valuable, should be
integrated with ‘female’ qualities
• Most feminists do not see men as the enemy
• Ecofeminism common ground for both
sexes
The question of Essentialism

• Male and female qualities


– Innate to sexes?
– Human character traits?
• Soft female qualities oppression
• Connection between women and nature
• Men need to work harder
Re-examining History

• Cooperation not competition


• Learn from the societies
• Separation from nature
• Ideological shift European
Enlightenment
• Universe no longer a living
organism, but a machine
• Spirituality is a core element
Social Ecology
• Environmental crisis is the result of the
hierarchical organization of power and the
authoritarian mentality rooted in the
structures of our society
• Society is based on:
– Organic unity in diversity
– Free of hierarchy
– Based on mutual respect
• Ecological problems arise from social
problems
• Domination of the environment
• Destiny of human life
• Nature can provide us with with ethical
principal
• Focus: symptoms
• Ethics of complementarity
• Create a fuller, richer world for all beings
• Humans are an expression of a deep natural
process
• Anthropocentricity or biocentricity
• Social domination
• Society without hierarchical structures or
economic classes
Ecological Society

• Egalitarian society
• Radical collective action
• Co-operative social movements
• Only a true community can solve the
environmental crisis
Thank you for your attention! 

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