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Ecofeminism and literature / Patrick D. Murphy -- Chinese literature and ecofeminism / Chan Kit-sze Amy -- Taiwanese literature and ecofeminism / Peter I-min Huang -- Philippine literature and ecofeminism / Christian Jil Benitez -- Vietnamese literature and ecofeminism / Quynh H. Vo -- Australian literature an decofeminism / Melanie Duckwroth -- Tamil literature and ecofeminism / Chitra Sankaran and Gayatri Thanu Pillai -- Hindi literature and ecofeminism / Sangita Patil -- Bengali literature and ecofeminism / Abhik Gupta -- African literature and ecofeminism / Nicole Anae -- Arabic literature and ecofeminism / Pervine Elrefaei -- Turkish literature and ecofeminism / Hatice Övgü Tüzün -- Slovene literature and ecofeminism / Katja Plemenitaš -- Latin literature and ecofeminism / Artemis Archontogeorgi and Charilaos N. Michalopoulos -- Francophone literature and ecofeminism / Giulia Champion -- Spanish literature and ecofeminism / Irene Sanz Alonso -- South American literature and ecofeminism / Nicolás Campisi -- Brazilian literature and ecofeminism / Izabel F.O. Brandão -- Native American and First Nations literature and ecofeminism / Benay Blend -- Icelandic literature and ecofeminism / Auður Aðalsteinsdóttir -- Nordic literature and ecofeminism / Katarina Leppänen -- Estonian literature and ecofeminism / Julia Kuznetski and Kadri Tüür -- English literature and ecofeminism / Rebekah Taylor-Wiseman -- Welsh literature and ecofeminism / Michelle Deininger -- Activism and ecofeminist literature / Sunaina Jain -- Animal studies and ecofeminist literature / Lesley Kordecki -- Cultural studies and ecofeminist literature / Nicole Anae -- Disability and ecofeminist literature / Nicole A. Jacobs -- Gender essentialism and ecofeminist literature / Asmae Ourkiya -- Hegemonic masculinity and ecofeminist literature / Lydia Rose -- Intersectionality and ecofeminist literature / Chan Kit-sze Amy -- Material ecocriticism and ecofeminist literature / Başak Aǧin -- Postcolonial literature and ecofeminism / Ash Deǧirmenci Altin -- Posthuman literature and ecofeminism / Kerim Can Yazgünoǧlu -- Postmodern literature and ecofeminism / Karen Ya-Chu Yang -- Race and ecofeminist literature / Rebekah Taylor-Wiseman -- Sentimental ecology and ecofeminist literature / Richard Magee -- Gothic fiction and ecofeminism / Anja Höing -- Romantic literature and ecofeminism / Kaitlin Mondello -- Victorian literature and ecofeminism / Nicole C. Dittmer -- Children's fiction and ecofeminism / Anja Höing -- Young adult fiction and ecofeminism / Michelle Deininger -- Mystery and detective fiction and ecofeminism / Casey A. Cothran -- Climate fiction and ecofeminism / Iris Ralph -- Science fiction and ecofeminism / Deirdre C. Byrne -- Fantasy and ecofeminism / Rhian Waller -- Travel writing and ecofeminism / Lenka Filipova -- Autobiography and ecofeminism / K.M. Ferebee -- Poetry and ecofeminism / Andrew David King.

AbstractIn this paper, I compare deconstructive ecofeminism and traditional Japanese worldviews, particularly those of Shinto. I identify similarities between the two at crucial points, and suggest that this implies considerable difficulties with deconstructive ecofeminism. Traditional Japanese worldviews, in particular those deriving from Shinto, are not unproblematic from the viewpoint of both ecology and feminism. Although deconstructive ecofeminists are eager to break through nature-women oppression, what they propose will not necessarily lead to what they want to create.

Both within the introductory essay and elsewhere in this new collection Karen Warren's (2000) metaphor of a patchwork quilt, 'made up of different "patches", constructed by different quilters in particular social, historical and materialist contexts', is introduced to describe ecofeminism and the metaphor is extended to suggest that the collection itself can be thought of as 'a selection of "patches" that represent contemporary thinking in ecofeminism' (1-2). If ecofeminism is indeed best represented by the motif of a patchwork then this collection is a fitting contribution, since it brings together a range of very different voices, discursive styles, critical approaches, topics, and perspectives. As in a patchwork, the coherence of the piece is reliant primarily on the linking threads rather than on any innate patterning or similarity of approach within the various 'patches'. What might be perceived as the threads stitching the various elements together are the urgency of climate change (what one contributor refers to as 'climate chaos', 114) and the need to find ways of challenging the mind set of global capitalism, the dualistic Western worldview, and the inertia of governments in finding effective ways of responding to the current crisis.

Argues against ecofeminism's dualist & essentialist assumptions while also defending ecofeminism as a serious strategic & theoretical approach to understanding the limits of gender categories. Argues that ecofeminism's critiques of dualism & essentialism nevertheless paradoxically draw on dualist & essentialist gender assumptions. Discusses theoretical relationships of essentialism & ecofeminism followed by examinations of dualistic ecofeminism, social ecofeminism, & gendered constructions of male & female in relation to epistemology, objectivity, & subjectivity. Finally, addresses women's & men's interests concluding that divided gendered subjectivities work against women's (and men's) fundamental interests & needs. Comprehending this allows for a deeper critique of all forms of essentialist & dualistic thinking in the pursuit of a unified human solidarity. R. Rodriguez

In this essay, I will argue that contemporary ecofeminist discourse, while potentially adequate to deal with the issue of animals, is now inadequate because it fails to give consistent conceptual place to the domination of animals as a significant aspect of the domination of nature. I will examine six answers ecofeminists could give for not including animals explicitly in ecofeminist analyses and show how a persistent patriarchal ideology regarding animals as instruments has kept the experience of animals from being fully incorporated within ecofeminism.2

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.

Various environmental issues begin to be discussed widely and the movement of women does. Ecologists come up with new ideas that there is a strong relationship between women and nature. Ecofeminist spreads to various sectors in life. Starting from the industrial, economic and political sector that are intensively making the issue of women's relations and the environment as a matter of discussion. Related to literary works, ecofeminist is going with new ideas based on literary works t in Indonesia. Indonesian literature that presents the relation between women and nature as a form of an image of women concerning the environment.