The Philosophy of Ecofeminism

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This paper begins by explaining the origins of the ecofeminist movement and attempts to define their main goals and beliefs. It shows that the movement's philosophy links oppression of race, sex, nature, and the poor by affirming that all are results of militarization, colonialization, and industrialization, which are male-generated and male-perpetuated phenomena. It examines the problems facing the movement and what changes need to be made in order to create a unified belief.

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"Although largely unknown in mainstream culture, ecofeminism deserves a place on the world stage. Tracing its origins back to the mid-seventies, ecofeminism has been an umbrella term for radical female environmentalists who feel they can best take care of the environment and that they have been raped and pillaged along with Mother Nature. The lack of the argument's impact is due in part to its non-existent mainstream appeal and part to the absence of any true unifying ecofeminist theory or platform. Ecofeminists must unite and form a single voice if their arguments are ever to be respected and ecofeminist theory needs to be taught in public schools to keep the philosophy from fading into obscurity."

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