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The need for social ecological approaches to freedom to incorporate an eco-feminist perspective into such critiques is stated. Janet Biehl's (1991) delineation of eco-feminist perspectives as a form of irrationalism is severely criticized for overlooking eco-feminism's important insights into social ecology. An overview of the eco-feminist understanding of care leads to the argument that this perspective has significant implications for addressing social ecology's concern with overcoming certain dualisms perpetuated by patriarchal society; Ariel Salleh's (1997) eco-feminist approach to care is viewed as one such engagement with the legacy of patriarchal civilization. The author's contemporary experiences in Papua New Guinea are recounted to illustrate the benefits of adopting an eco-feminist care perspective to issues of human freedom. It is concluded that social ecological theories must recognize the material foundations for achieving freedom in the current world. J. W. Parker

Confederate symbols continue to spark controversy throughout the South. Analysis of a survey of Georgia campaign contributors reveals that a variety of factors—racial attitudes, conservative identity, and traditionalist values—help account for support for the state flag, which contains the Confederate battle emblem. Older respondents were more likely to support the flag as well. The results are consistent with a "symbolic politics" approach, where symbols trigger affective responses based on earlier socialization experiences. Contributors who grew up outside the South respond differently to the flag, providing additional support for the symbolic politics argument.