Contents data are machine generated based on prepublication information provided by the publisher. Bambi lovers versus tree huggers ned hettinger vegetarianism, predation, and respect for nature jennifer everett moderation, morals, and meat frederick ferre vegetarianism and ecofeminism. She and frances power cobbe, both influential antivivisectionists of the late 1800s, had a bitter rivalry. Publications by marti kheel, including nature ethics. As its popularity increases, look for more and more books that are straightup ecofeminist. Since 1996 he has designed and hosted the ecofeminism website. Animals in feminism and ecofeminism animal studies. The essays in this collection go far beyond the classic works in the field, addressing the. This brings us back to the reaction of my former colleague. Contents may have variations from the printed book or be incomplete or contain other coding. For centuries, advocates for vegetarianism have sought to reform meat eaters through rational. Here is a list of 10 books about ecofeminism to get you started.
That the dead sing through her mouth and the cries of infants are clear to her. He is the author of the book animals as biotechnology ethics, sustainability and critical animal studies routledgeearthscan, 2010, as well as several articles and book chapters on ecofeminism, bioethics, and critical animal studies. Some ecofeminists focus specifically on the linked oppressions of nonhuman animals and women, noting that the same logic of domination is responsible for both the. I would buy this book for the section on vegan practice alone. Leading feminist scholars and activists as well as new voices introduce and explore themes central to contemporary ecofeminism. Table of contents for library of congress control number. Vegetarian ecofeminism is an activist and academic movement which states that all types of oppression are linked and must be eradicated, with a focus on including the domination of humans over nonhuman animals. I am so sorry to learn that she is no longer with us. Like chief seattle spoke, animals are our sisters and brothers. She is particularly interested in intersections of nonhuman animal advocacy and environmental advocacy in the spirit of marti kheel, as is evidenced in her 2015 publication eating earth. Vegetarianism 27 and ecofeminism toppling patriarchy with a fork. She authored several books in deep ecology and ecofeminism, including nature ethics. November, 2008 book reading at women and children first bookstore.
Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism which claims that the oppression and exploitation of women and the oppression and exploitation of nature are intimately connected and mutually reinforcing. An ecofeminist perspective, and several widelycited articles in college courses and related. A major figure in ecofeminism, kheels original thinking about nature ethics culminates in this sweeping. Sponsored by the san francisco vegetarian society and in defense of animals. This bibliography is an ongoing project of the animal studies program at michigan state university. Rejecting essentialism and replacing species in a material feminist environmentalism greta g a a rd 2011 feminist formations, vol. Seeking to heal the divisions between the seemingly disparate movements. Donovan and adams, 1996, 2007, which is inclusive of the book in question. An ecofeminist perspective, marti kheel explores the underlying worldview of nature ethics, offering an alternative ecofeminist perspective.
Marti kheel august 25, 1948 november 19, 2011 was a vegan. Anyone interested in womens studies, animal welfare, hunting, vegetarianism, or environmental ethics will find this impressive book helpful and challenging. Fearing their scholarship would be contaminated by association with the term ecofeminism, feminists working on the. I have deep and lasting gratitude and respect for martis feminist perspective and teachings. She focuses on four prominent representatives of holist philosophy. Vegetarianism and ecofeminism 329 cible of a network of relationships. Still other signs of ecofeminisms commitment to animalsas beings who ought not to be used as instrumentscan be found. An ecofeminist perspective, and several widelycited articles in college courses and related scholarship, such as the liberation of nature. By developing this invitational approach to vegetarianism, i seek to move away from the construction of universal norms and abstract principles to the deconstruction of a dominant dietary norm, namely, meat eating.
A longtime feminist, vegan, and animal advocate, kheel is a cofounder of the activist group feminists for animal rights, and the author of an important early critique of deep. Voices in defense of the earth, edited by anthony j. Jan 14, 2020 vegan ecofeminist marti kheel contends that the lack of control that women have over their reproductive capacity in patriarchal society is magnified on factory farms where female cows are kept in a continual state of lactation, and where rape racks are routinely used to impregnate female animals. For example, world war ii with quotes will give more precise results than world war ii without quotes.
Zoe hawkins, marti kheel, brian luke, jim mason, and deb development of. Womens spirituality, is an animal liberation activist and educator, chopracenter certified meditation instructor, originator of earth energy yoga, ecofeminist, lover of life, and enthusiast for the many benefits of a vegan lifestyle and worldview. Press val plumwood veganism vegetarianism violence warren warwick fox wilderness wildlife worldview york. What the field could really use, though, is some exciting, new. Marti kheel s past presentations on ecofeminism, environmentalism, veganism, nature. Obtaining meat, eating meat, and sharing meat are modes of establishing particular kinds of relationships.
Marti kheel is an ecofeminist scholar and activist working in the areas of animal advocacy, vegan studies, and environmental ethics. An ecofeminist perspective studies in social, political. Marti kheel is a prominent writer and activist in the areas of ecofeminism, animal advocacy, and environmental ethics. As a lactoovo vegetarian, i admire kheels commitment and her invitation to join an ethics of care for particular individuals as exemplified in her vegan ecofeminist philosophy. Ecofeminism uses the basic feminist tenets of equality between genders, a revaluing of. Marti kheel was a vegan ecofeminist activist scholar credited with founding feminists for animal rights in california in 1982. A bit of knowledge of the history of ecofeminism helps baileys reader to see that her argument is deeply endebted to the original constructors of the ecofeministvegetarian position such as marti kheel, carol adams, greta gaard, and lori gruen, who each link an attitude of domination over nature and the consumption of meat to the. Peter wenz nature ethics is a major contribution to ecofeminist philosophy, animal liberation, and environmental ethics. Locating ecofeminism in encounters with food and place.
Kheel proposes an ecofeminist philosophy that underscores the importance of empathy and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An ecofeminist perspective, marti kheel accomplishes three main tasks. Toppling patriarchy with a fork the radical potential of veganism by san francisco vegetarian society. I will miss seeing her at conferences and hearing her speak. Plumwood 1997, 2000, marti kheel 2003 and josephine donovan, her sole author work e. Many people want to connect feminism and environmental justice but arent sure where to begin. However, only veganism, as kheel sets it out, can preclude the. Wildcard searching if you want to search for multiple variations of a word, you can substitute a special symbol called a wildcard for one or more letters. Inspirations from marti kheels ecofeminist ethics of. That wind blows in her ears and trees whisper to her. An ecofeminist perspective, marti kheel explores the underlying worldview.
Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the library of congress catalog. Feminist intersections with other animals and the earth both honors the passing of ecofeminist scholar marti kheel and demonstrates that ecofeminism and its emphasis on care, emotion, affect, and compassion, are more relevant than ever today. Vegan feminist history vegan feminist networkvegan. Vegetarian ecofeminism wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Authors include tom regan, lisa finlays masters thesis advisor and prominent animal rights activist, and marti kheel, the cofounder of feminists for animal rights far. Through her work, kheel offered an ecofeminist ethic, which emphasizes the connection between feminism and the environmental movement, as an alternative to the current. Ecofeminist books and ecofriendly books the feminist ezine. Marti kheel as the destruction of the natural world proceeds at breakneckspeed, nature ethicists have found themselves in search of a theorythat can serve to bring this destruction to a halt. Accordingly, in the book of genesis, it is a woman, a tree, and an animal. Roots of vegetarian ecofeminism to date vegetarian ecofeminism has been explicitly articulated through the work of scholars and activists such as carol adams, norma benney, lynda birke, deane curtin, josephine donovan, greta gaard, lori gruen, ronnie zoe hawkins, marti kheel, brian luke, jim mason, and deborah slicer. She has published around 100 articles on vegetarianism, animal rights, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. Marti was a friend and a colleague in the fight for justice and compassion for animals of all species. She authored several books in deep ecology and ecofeminism, including. Formulated in the 1980s and gaining prominence in the early 1990s, by the end of that decade ecofeminism was critiqued as essentialist and effectively discarded.
Ecofeminist pioneer, animal advocate, and scholar marti kheel was born august 25, 1948, in new york city to ann sunstein kheel, a leader in civil rights and other civic causes, and theodore kheel, a labor mediator and lawyer. The animal studies bibliography is an ongoing project of the animal studies program at michigan state university. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Marti kheeml was a vegan ecofeminist activist scholar credited with founding feminists for animal rights far in california in 1982 died from leukemia at 63 she authored several books in deep ecology and ecofeminism, including nature ethics. Greta gaard identifies vegetarianism as one of the qualities of ecofeminist praxis. In her recent book, nature ethics, philosopher marti kheel activates my sympathy with other than human individuals. Moreover, what factors might invite vegetarianism as a response. And ecofeminism toppling patriarchy with a fork marti kheel 27. Lori gruen, ronnie zoe hawkins, marti kheel, brian luke, jim mason, and deborah slicer. Ecofeminism, branch of feminism that examines the connections between women and nature. Ecofeminism and the sacred by carol j adams book 15 editions published.
An ecofeminist perspective marti kheel august 25, 1948 november 19, 2011 was a vegan ecofeminist activist scholar credited with founding feminists for animal rights far in california in 1982. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading nature ethics. Official website of marti kheel author of nature ethics. Included are drafts of articles andor book chapters, as well as academic and colloquium papers, a fellowship proposal, and a lecture transcript. Ecofeminism has grown since the 1970s, blending and furthering activism, feminist theory, and ecological perspectives.
Feminist intersections with other animals and the earth first offers an historical, grounding overview that situates ecofeminist theory and activism and provides a timeline for important publications and events. Marti kheel august 25, 1948 november 19, 2011 was a vegan ecofeminist activist scholar credited with founding feminists for animal rights far in california in 1982. Kingsford was one of the first women to advocate for vegetarianism in the animal rights movement. Beyond the model of abstinence, a paper for the american academy of religion annual conference, chicago, il. An ecofeminist perspective, marti kheel explores the underlying worldview of nature ethics, offering an alternative ecofeminist approach. Presentation given by marti kheel at the world vegetarian festival weekend in san francisco california on october 4, 2008. Kheel examines the holist nature philosophers prevalent in the field of environmental ethics. Ecofeminism sociology and environmentalism britannica. A major figure in ecofeminism, kheel s original thinking about nature ethics culminates in this sweeping. She was also a vegan ecofeminist activist and scholar who worked to bridge womens and animal advocacy movements. Phrase searching you can use double quotes to search for a series of words in a particular order. Marti kheel was a prominent writer and activist in the areas of ecofeminism, animal advocacy, and environmental ethics and author of the recently published nature ethics. Kheel wrote an excellent book, but it is in need of a sequel, one. Environmental ethics and dietary choice and her editorial work for the 2015 anthology animals and the environment.
She authored several books in deep ecology women and otherthanhuman animals. Through the feminist concept known as intersectionality, it is recognized that sexism, racism, classism, and other forms of inter human. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Which is more important, respecting cultural diversity or protecting animals. Animals in feminism and ecofeminism this category is comprised of citations concerning ecofeminism, the interlinking of feminist and animal issues, and feminist perspectives on animals. Her articles have been widely published in journals and anthologies both within the united states and abroad. This is a bold and encouraging book, which shows how, through ecofeminism, vegetarianism becomes an act of resistance against patriarchal forms of oppression p. Given this background, it is interesting to read marti kheels important new book and see how her promotion of veganism as a moral position is articulated.
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