Ecofeminism

Question 1

Karen Warren argues that feminist and environmental movements have the following in common:

Answer 1

1. Both feminist and environmental movements favor worldviews that are free from male-biased models of domination.
2. They share methods as well, emphasizing grassroots mobilization and participation, political openness, and involvement.

Question 2

While deep ecologists blame _______ for the environmental crises, ecofeminists blame _________.

Answer 2

anthropocentrism, androcentrism

Question 3

Why do ecofeminists believe an egalitarian structure is important? What should it replace?

Answer 3

An egalitarian structure is, relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities. It should replace the unjust dominating structure.

Question 4

All the ecofeminists agree we must work toward environmental _________ and liberation for ___________.

Answer 4

protection, women

Question 5

Ecofeminists see the connection between male domination of ___________ and ______________.

Answer 5

women, nature