Ecofeminism Explained to My Mother

Ah, it's been a long time since we've done an in-depth article. So here's a real (we'll try) article on ecofeminism.

Ecofeminism is trending. It's being talked about everywhere. A multitude of podcasts on the subject. Research, articles... That's great. There's a lot to say. We're also contributing our small piece to this immense edifice.

If you follow us on Insta, you know this is a topic we've already touched upon (if you don't follow us, do it! HERE). So, to get back to the genesis, the term ecofeminism was coined by Françoise d'Eaubonne in 1974. Françoise d'Eaubonne was a co-founder of the MLF and a signatory for abortion rights... You can feel the feminist side, right?

Another important woman in the movement is Vandana Shiva. She received the Right Livelihood Award (alternative Nobel Prize) in 1993. Her main fight is against Monsanto. This Indian woman actively fights against the American giant by helping farmers with different seeds. Unfortunately, there is GMO cotton in India, but she fights to prevent the company from establishing itself with its seeds, and it works.

Another pioneer is Starhawk. This American has a "witchy" side and is a specialist in non-violent direct action. Her specialty is fighting against the construction of nuclear power plants.

There are, of course, other women, and we've only talked about the three pillars. But that's already a good start for building a foundation!

That's it, thank you, goodbye.

No, I'm kidding. In the ecofeminist movement, two main currents "clash": the essentialist versus the constructivist. So, one is linked to the nature of women through their role as mothers, the other holds that living in a patriarchal society assigns women specific roles different from those of men. We're really in a two-room, two-vibe situation.

It's such a vast and interesting topic, and we're finally talking about it, as if now we can finally combine ecology and feminism.

++ Monsanto explained to my mother