Ecofeminism
Definition: A social and political movement that blends environmentalism with feminism. The environmental and Women’s Liberation movements have both sought to radically change and renew society. Ecofeminist philosophy recognizes and analyzes the connections between behavior that oppresses women and behavior that harms the environment. There are different types of ecofeminsm which focus on areas such as economics, spirituality, colonization, class struggle or racism.
Also known as: ecological feminism
Origin: The term “ecofeminism” is thought to have been created by Francoise d’Eaubonne in her 1974 book Le Feminisme ou la mort.