IFCAE Project: Ecofeminism: Exploring the Linkages Between Environmental and Social Justice

Course Overview:
Ecofeminism provides a holistic framework from which to understand the connections between environmental and social justice issues.  In this class we critically analyze various key positions within ecofeminist theory, asking such questions as:  Is the degradation of the environment linked to the oppression of women, people of color, and developing countries?  Are women closer to nature than men?  What are the implications of using terms like "mother earth"?  Must environmentalists be feminists? Must feminist be environmentalists? Spiritual, philosophical, and experiential perspectives are examined from an interdisciplinary perspective.  Class participation and a joint class project are important components of the course.