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Skryté výzvy ekofeminismu
The Hidden Challenges of Ecofeminism

Author(s): Zora Javorská
Subject(s): Gender Studies
Published by: AV ČR - Akademie věd České republiky - Sociologický ústav
Keywords: ecofeminism; critique of dualism and hierarchy; environment

Summary/Abstract: This article identifies connections between the current critical condition of nature and women’s position in society. The author describes ecofeminism and situates it within the context of the feminist and environmental movements. The purpose of this article is to introduce the fundamental ideas of ecofeminism, whose underlying principle is a critique of dualistic thinking, and a critique of the application of the logic of dominance and hierarchy. The author argues how this critique is derived from feministic epistemology and goes on to explain the ecofeminist critique of dualistic thinking and hierarchy historically connected to the scientific revolution, which had a big impact on the position of women in society and the current global ecological crisis.

  • Issue Year: 11/2010
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 16-22
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Czech