Ecofeminism: Connecting Women, Nature, and Social Justice
Introduction In recent decades, environmental crises and gender inequality have emerged as major global concerns. Ecofeminism is a critical theory that connects these two issues by exploring the relationship between the oppression of women and the exploitation of nature. It argues that both women and the environment have been historically dominated and controlled by patriarchal social systems. Ecofeminism combines ideas from feminism, ecology, and social justice, offering a holistic approach to understanding and solving environmental problems. Meaning of Ecofeminism The term Ecofeminism is made up of two words: “Eco” – referring to ecology or the natural environment “Feminism” – the movement advocating gender equality Ecofeminism studies how the domination of women and the domination of nature are interconnected. It emphasizes that environmental destruction and gender inequality arise from the same mindset of control, hierarchy, and exploitation. Origin and Development of Ecofemi...
