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Implications of ecofeminism for political theory

Title: Implications of ecofeminism for political theory

Essay , 2008 , 13 Pages , Grade: A

Autor:in: Stefanie Kessler (Author)

Gender Studies
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Feminism and Environmentalism are both recent phenomens in political theory. They
both challenge mainstream politics as movements and as critical concepts. Thus they
have in common that they are in themselves political and question the establishment.
As concepts they can be applied in political theory to a variation of ideologies and
interrupt the political scene. Andrew Dobson and Robyn Eckersley argue that there is a
rising interest of the mainstream in environmental thoughts as they can contribute to
major political concepts like democracy, justice and others. Herein they see a parallel to
feminist theory which has a major impact on a broad range of aspects in political theory
(Dobson/Eckersley. 2006: 3).
In ecofeminism both concepts merge together. Val Plumwood calls ecofeminism the
'hybrid area' „which aims at developing a feminism that is ecological and an ecology
that is feminist“ (Plumwood. 2006: 51). Thus the question is how both concepts merge
within ecofeminism and how they can contribute to each other and have a larger impact
on political theory in general. As part of this essay I will examine the basic arguments of
ecofeminism and its implications for both concepts as well as on political theory in
general.
I will begin with a definition of the major terms: environmentalism/ecologism, feminism
and ecofeminism. [...]

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Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • The construction of dualisms in patriarchal society and its ecofeminist critique
  • Ecofeminist vision of an alternative society
  • Conclusion: Implications for Feminism, Ecologism and Political theory

Objectives and Key Themes

This essay examines the central arguments of ecofeminism, focusing on its critique of the separation between nature and culture. It explores how this critique relates to the broader concept of dissolving dualisms and its implications for political theory.

  • The construction of dualisms in patriarchal society
  • The ecofeminist critique of these dualisms
  • The relationship between ecofeminism, feminism, and environmentalism
  • The implications of ecofeminist ideas for political theory
  • The potential for an alternative, ecofeminist society

Chapter Summaries

Introduction

This chapter introduces the concepts of feminism, environmentalism/ecologism, and ecofeminism. It discusses how these concepts challenge mainstream politics and how they can be applied within political theory to critique existing structures. The chapter emphasizes the importance of ecofeminism as a "hybrid area" that combines feminist and ecological concerns.

The construction of dualisms in patriarchal society and its ecofeminist critique

This chapter explores the concept of "the Other" as developed by Simone de Beauvoir, arguing that women and nature are constructed as subordinate to men. This construction is rooted in the power dynamics of patriarchal society, which seeks to maintain men's dominance by separating them from women and nature. The chapter explores the ambivalent relationship men have with women and nature, highlighting how men use their power to deny their own mortality and construct themselves as superior.

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Title
Implications of ecofeminism for political theory
College
University of Auckland
Course
Political Theory of the Environment
Grade
A
Author
Stefanie Kessler (Author)
Publication Year
2008
Pages
13
Catalog Number
V116064
ISBN (eBook)
9783640182206
Language
English
Tags
Implications Political Theory Environment
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Stefanie Kessler (Author), 2008, Implications of ecofeminism for political theory, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/116064
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