Ecofeminism and Rhetoric
Critical Perspectives on Sex, Technology, and Discourse
Douglas A. Vakoch, Douglas A. Vakoch
- 186 pages
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Ecofeminism and Rhetoric
Critical Perspectives on Sex, Technology, and Discourse
Douglas A. Vakoch, Douglas A. Vakoch
Ă propos de ce livre
By drawing on the complex interplay of ecology and feminism, ecofeminists identify links between the domination of nature and the oppression of women. This volume introduces a variety of innovative approaches for advancing ecofeminist activism, demonstrating how words exert power in the world. Contributors explore the interconnections between the dualisms of nature/culture and masculine/feminine, providing new insights into sex and technology through such wide-ranging topics as canine reproduction, orangutan motherhood and energy conservation. Ecofeminist rhetorics of care address environmental problems through cooperation and partnership, rather than hierarchical subordination, encouraging forms of communication that value mutual understanding over persuasion and control. By critically examining ways that theory can help deconstruct domineering practicesâexposing the underlying ideologiesâa new generation of ecofeminist scholarship illuminates the transformative capacity of language to foster emancipation and liberation.