Ecofeminism on the Edge: Theory and Practice (Women, Economy and Labour Relations)

Ecofeminism is defined as a unique academic discipline, theoretical framework, and political and philosophical movement centred around both environmental and feminist concerns. With a special focus on education and underrepresented geographical locations, Ecofeminism on the Edge: Theory and Practice is an inclusive collection of theories, discourses, art, identities, and practices related to this discipline. Expert contributors collaborate with junior scholars and early-stage researchers to demonstrate the compatibilities between different generations, academic backgrounds, political views, and gender perspectives for a holistic, globally conscious approach to ecofeminism and ecofeminist studies. Chapters focus on regions not yet represented in this discipline as well as emerging educational practices to provide a truly inclusive approach to the many creative solutions ecofeminism offers. Topics explored include promoting ecofeminisms plural as potential solutions for environmental and social crises, gender inequality, labour issues, and capitalism. An interdisciplinary approach to an interdisciplinary field, Ecofeminism on the Edge: Theory and Practice understands ecofeminism as a connective point between issues of gender and the environment, one with strong solutional potential for two distinct, yet often interconnected, fields. Half Title Page Series Editor Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents About the Editors About the Contributors Foreword to the Book: Why Do We Need Ecofeminism? Ecofeminism – Introduction I Is Ecofeminism Still Alive? II Vegetarian/Vegan Ecofeminism, or, the Personal Is Political, or, Food Designates Us Politically Eco-Eco Human Milk in the Context of Tajči Čekada’s Concept of “Negotiations Between Species” III What Should Volume Brings? Bibliography Part I: Ecofem-Theories and Discourses Humans and the More-Than-Human World: Political Solidarity Against Eco-Social Oppression 1. Introduction 2. Environmentalism and the More-Than-Human World 2.1. Environmentalism: Early Form 2.2. New Environmentalism – “Silent Spring” 2.3. Deep Ecology 2.4. Social Ecology 3. Ecofeminism 3.1. Early Form 3.2. Identity of Woman with Nature-Outdated? 4. Standing with or Standing on Behalf of the More-Than-Human World? 4.1. Val Plumwood: Political Solidarity with the More-Than-Human World 4.2. Sally Sholtz: Social Solidarity with the More-Than-Human World 4.3. Congruency Between Plumwood and Scholz 4.4. Can the More-Than-Human World Engage in Political Solidarity? 5. Conclusion Bibliography The Portal Audience: Ecofeminizam on Social Networks Social Networks and Audiences Active and Passive Audience in the Media Ecofeminism and Activism Research of the Audience of the Portal www.ecofeminizam.com Results of Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Conclusions of the Analysis Conclusion Appendix Projects Bibliography Ecofeminist Voices from Southeastern Europe Ecofem-Introduction The 1990s or Opening Up to Ecofeminist Theory and Practice in Croatia Ecofeminism: An Edited Book from 2020 Recent ecofem Achievements – 2022 and 2023 Media Coverage of Ecofeminism Ecofeminism in Practice or Some Ecofeminist Villages in Region Ecofeminist Art Ecofem-Conclusion Bibliography The Ecofeminist Capacities of Slavic Gymnastics for Women Biographies of Slavic Gymnastics for Women Pitfalls of Cultural Transfer Slavic, Means What? Slavicness – The Primordial Source of Ecology Slavicness on the Couch Green Slavdom as an Impulse for Emancipation Bibliography Writing “for” the Cows: Ecofeminism, Anthropology and Disciplinarity Introduction Disciplinary Issues Ecofeminist Approaches Writing for the Cows Bibliography Part II: Ecofem-Art Maidens in the World of Herbs Poetic Reflexes of the Herbal Magic in South Slavic Oral Lyric Songs Bibliography Fisherman Plunk’s Supper: A Feminist-Vegan Reading of a Fairy Tale Bibliography Searching for “A Green Place” in a World of “Fire and Blood”: An (Eco)Feminist Reading of the Mad Max: Fury Road Introduction Cinematographic Dystopias and Environmental Apocalypses: “Who Killed the World?” Challenging Gender Binarism: SF Movies and New Gender Representations Imperator Furiosa: New (Eco)Feminist Female Hero in the Post-Apocalyptic World Citadel Versus Green Place: Ecofeminist Elements of the Post-Apocalyptic Narrative Sisterhood Saves the World Conclusion Bibliography Agnes Varda: How Do We Embody the World When We Are Not Exploiting It? Bibliography An Ecofeminist Approach to Paula Rego’s Dog Women 1. Introduction 2. Ecofeminist Perspective on Culture Versus Nature 3. Between Animality and Femininity 4. Conclusion Bibliography Queer Island Feminism in Magda Dulčić’s Comics Island is a body, woman is an island Embodied Autography Utopian, Queer Feminist Island Of Rocks, Seagulls and Bodies of Water Bibliography Part III: Ecofem-Practices The Space Between Motherhood and Mother Earth: An Ecofeminist Analysis of the Post-Development Model in Bolivia Introduction The IML and Ecofeminism The Rise of the Bolivian Post-Development Model as an Alternative The Limits of Post-Development as an Alternative CCTs, Maternalism, and the Rigid Gender Binary Conclusion Bibliography Women’s Lives and Agriculture in Rural Nigeria: An Ecofeminist Analysis Introduction Nigeria Women in Context Agriculture, Women and Gender in 21st Century Nigeria Theoretical Framework: Exploring an Ecofeminist Perspective Through Duoethnographic Discussion Duoethnography Methodology Our Dialogue Artefacts Submission Bibliography Ecofeminizing Law: Some Notions Toward Rethinking Law for Equity and Sustainability 1. Introduction: Whose Anthropocene? 2. Law as a Legitimizer of Capitalist Patriarchy 3. Andros: The Legal Subject of Modernity 4. Rethinking Law Toward Care 5. Some Conclusions Bibliography All the Women Living Inside Me Ecofeminism for a Just and Sustainable Transition Index Ecofeminism for a Just and Sustainable Transition