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Wangari Maathai and the Ethos of Eco-Feminism
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Wangari Maathai and the Ethos of Eco-Feminism
How Does Eco-Feminism Fit?
Colonialism as a Focus
- Ecofeminism coined in 1974 by Francoise d'Eubonne, who called for women to create an ecological revolution.
- Sound fitting? Not too fast.
- Eco-Feminism is a largely western concept centered around exploitation by patriarchy.
- Colonialism, not patriarchy, is what Mathaai identified as the dominant oppressor of Nigerian women.
Maathai's Spirituality
- Maathai saw colonialism as the root of many problems facing Nigerian women.
- Military governments in post-colonial Nigeria continue to plague the democracy Maathai worked for
- Regaining cultural aspects of Nigerian society was important to Maathai
- Maathai's faith was centered around nature and pursuing sustainable living as a means of achieving a fulfilling life.
- Colonialism, according to Maathai, has stripped Nigeria of these values.
The Greenbelt Movement
- Wangaari Maathai is the founder of the movement.
- Encouraing women to plant trees proved to be a valuable way of democratic and civic engagement.
- Maathai employed workshops and political events as a means of creating a dialogue about democracy, colonialism, and women's rights.
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