Mother "Earth Day" Tribute to Ecofeminists

Ecofeminists argue that a relationship exists between the oppression of women and the degradation of nature, and explore the intersectionality between sexism, the domination of nature, racism, speciesism, and other characteristics of social inequality.

A central tenet in ecofeminism states that male ownership of land has led to a dominator culture (patriarchy), manifesting itself in food export, over-grazing, the tragedy of the commons, exploitation of people, and an abusive land ethic, in which animals and land are valued only as economic resources.

Noteworthy Ecofeminists:

• Vandana Shiva
• Wangari Maathai
• Marie Haisová
• Karen J. Warren
• Ariel Salleh
• Val Plumwood

Facts About Earth Day:

• It's been 37 years since Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator, and former governor of Wisconsin, witnessed the culmination of his seven-year campaign to put the environment to the political front burner in the era of the Vietnam War, civil rights and feminism
• On April 22, 1970, an estimated 20 million people across the country demonstrated, held teach-ins and celebrated Earth Day in some fashion.
• Over the years, participation in Earth Day waned. By 1994, it was estimated that fewer than 1 million participated in Earth Day activities nationwide.

LINK: CUPW Bulletin - Earth Day 2007