It is essential to ensure the effectiveness of current conservation efforts to meet the interconn... more It is essential to ensure the effectiveness of current conservation efforts to meet the interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, and climate change. In this article, we discuss one aspect that undermines conservation’s effectiveness while at the same time being underexplored in the academic and political discourse on conservation: patriarchal norms and structures. We argue that these norms and structures, which promote male supremacy and inequality, are central to driving environmental destruction. Many conservation programs unintentionally reinforce patriarchal thinking, thereby undermining their effectiveness. We provide examples of how patriarchy influences conservation, such as the precarious position of women (Working Conditions for Women in Conservation), the treatment of animals (Violence against animals), the suppression of particular forms of knowledge (Science and knowledge production), militarization trends in conservation (Securitization and militarization of conservation enforcement), and the financialization of nature (The monetary valuation of nature). We conclude that patriarchal norms and structures within conservation must be questioned and dismantled to make conservation more effective and just.
This bibliography is a resource for further information about Women and Reproductive Technologies... more This bibliography is a resource for further information about Women and Reproductive Technologies. The references are categorized as General Information, Law and Policy Considerations, and Information about Specific Technologies. It also lists periodicals, organizations, and other bibliographies relating to this subject and is current through March 1986.
Ecofeminism Among scholars and activists closest to the project there is little agreement on what... more Ecofeminism Among scholars and activists closest to the project there is little agreement on what ecofeminism is or what its relationship is to the (presumptively) broader endeavor of feminist environmentalism. Browsing the literature we find ecofeminism variously described as a ...
The academic job search process, and the applications and reference letters that are constitutive... more The academic job search process, and the applications and reference letters that are constitutive elements of that process, are central to the creation and recreation of a discipline. Disciplines and departments renew and recreate themselves-or do not, and merely replicate themselves-through hirings. A job search process can serve to hinder changes in the membership, culture, "look," and the norms of the discipline, or it can facilitate dramatic and often rapid transformations. Job search materials thus provide an insight into the prevailing norms and conventions of a discipline. A review of a recent set of such materials reveals subtle gendered and racialized differences in the job search process. Such differences are apparent in the composition of referee committees, in the evocation of marital status both by applicants and by referees, and in the surprising persistence of themes of robust manhood. The referee pool, the applicant pool, and the search committee pool in an academic discipline are interlocked constituencies, and the job search process plays a "gatekeeping" role. The extent to which gender or racial differences are inserted into the job process thus has a bearing on the long term social construction of the discipline.
Earth Follies: Coming to Feminist Terms with the Global Environmental CrisisJoni Seager New York:... more Earth Follies: Coming to Feminist Terms with the Global Environmental CrisisJoni Seager New York: Routledge, 1993; 332 pp.Reviewed by Heather Eaton Toronto School of Theology University of Toronto Toronto, OntarioGiven the severity and complexity of our environmental problems, we can't afford to sit in the dark" - thus concludes Earth Follies by Joni Seager, a superb introduction to a feminist perspective of the ecological crises. In general terms, Seager presents broad - based research on the enmeshed relations between gender, politics, power and ecological issues, giving specific examples followed by illuminating feminist analyses. The book covers much ground, is informative, well - researched, accessible to the newcomer, informal in style, at times hilariously funny and at others desperately sad. Earth Follies is an effective and significant offering to the discourse.Seager is not interested in further statistics of environmental horrors, or generic phrases such as "we are destroying the earth." The notable "we," so prevalent in the eco - establishment literature, obscures agency - i.e., global institutional structures such as the militaries, multinationals and governments, who in reciprocal collusion are responsible for the majority of the severe ecological problems facing human health and survival. This is the claim Seager makes, and with case studies and extensive endnotes, she corroborates her claim. Seager takes her reader through story after eco - disastrous story (many are familiar: the Gulf war, Goose Bay, Exxon Valdez, Bhopal, rainforest destruction), narrating the events through feminist eyes, critiquing the players and their roles in the decision - making processes and power relations, and exposes the silent victims of these "incidents." The point Seager makes throughout, and documents fully, is that these stories are not freak occurrences, but rather business as usual for the global institutions, all of which are exceedingly patriarchal, racist and misogynist.What is unique about this book, in comparison with the many other "eco" publications, is the mixture of environmental thought with illustrations of the complex machinations and politics of the realities of ecological destruction. While Seager indicates that the ecological predicament has origins in the crisis of the dominant cultural ideology, and weaves an ideological evaluation into the many examples, her method and conviction is that "feminist analysis of environmental problems need to be rooted in analyses of the social, cultural and political institutions that are responsible for environmental distress."Seager presents her case well. Readers who neither believe that there is an ecological crisis, nor that it is inextricably related to the very actions, attitudes and powers of the military, multinationals and governments, will be shocked to discover that there are countless examples of environmental disasters perpetrated, with apparent forethought by corporate decision - makers, financed by militaries, and sanctioned by governments. Seager examines the politics of numerous instances of blatant and intentional disregard of environmental health, such as Rocky Flats and the Kanawha Valley. In this regard Seager's contribution is crucial.What I appreciate in particular in Earth Follies, is that Seager uses data about North America (although mainly the U.S.), while many researchers focus on ecological issues in "developing countries." Further, rarely do ecological books, either theoretical or applied, effectively present the military as the most abhorrent of institutions in the business of ecological ruin. Feminists and ecofeminists have extensively critiqued the ideology of militarism, and the remarkable research of Rosalie Bertell has proven many times over that the militaries are the most destructive elements to women, to healthy relations among peoples, and to the earth community. In Earth Follies, Seager presents data, in an accessible and introductory manner, on the role of the militaries and their heinous effects. …
The accuracy of the Content should not be relied upon and should be independently verified with p... more The accuracy of the Content should not be relied upon and should be independently verified with primary sources of information. Taylor and Francis shall not be liable for any losses, actions, claims, proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, damages, and other liabilities whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with, in relation to or arising out of the use of the Content. This article may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution, reselling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply, or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden.
Introduction Part I: Women in the World Part II: Families Part III: Birthrights Part IV: Body Pol... more Introduction Part I: Women in the World Part II: Families Part III: Birthrights Part IV: Body Politics Part V: Work Part VI: To Have and Have Not Part VII: Power World Tables Index
It is essential to ensure the effectiveness of current conservation efforts to meet the interconn... more It is essential to ensure the effectiveness of current conservation efforts to meet the interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, and climate change. In this article, we discuss one aspect that undermines conservation’s effectiveness while at the same time being underexplored in the academic and political discourse on conservation: patriarchal norms and structures. We argue that these norms and structures, which promote male supremacy and inequality, are central to driving environmental destruction. Many conservation programs unintentionally reinforce patriarchal thinking, thereby undermining their effectiveness. We provide examples of how patriarchy influences conservation, such as the precarious position of women (Working Conditions for Women in Conservation), the treatment of animals (Violence against animals), the suppression of particular forms of knowledge (Science and knowledge production), militarization trends in conservation (Securitization and militarization of conservation enforcement), and the financialization of nature (The monetary valuation of nature). We conclude that patriarchal norms and structures within conservation must be questioned and dismantled to make conservation more effective and just.
This bibliography is a resource for further information about Women and Reproductive Technologies... more This bibliography is a resource for further information about Women and Reproductive Technologies. The references are categorized as General Information, Law and Policy Considerations, and Information about Specific Technologies. It also lists periodicals, organizations, and other bibliographies relating to this subject and is current through March 1986.
Ecofeminism Among scholars and activists closest to the project there is little agreement on what... more Ecofeminism Among scholars and activists closest to the project there is little agreement on what ecofeminism is or what its relationship is to the (presumptively) broader endeavor of feminist environmentalism. Browsing the literature we find ecofeminism variously described as a ...
The academic job search process, and the applications and reference letters that are constitutive... more The academic job search process, and the applications and reference letters that are constitutive elements of that process, are central to the creation and recreation of a discipline. Disciplines and departments renew and recreate themselves-or do not, and merely replicate themselves-through hirings. A job search process can serve to hinder changes in the membership, culture, "look," and the norms of the discipline, or it can facilitate dramatic and often rapid transformations. Job search materials thus provide an insight into the prevailing norms and conventions of a discipline. A review of a recent set of such materials reveals subtle gendered and racialized differences in the job search process. Such differences are apparent in the composition of referee committees, in the evocation of marital status both by applicants and by referees, and in the surprising persistence of themes of robust manhood. The referee pool, the applicant pool, and the search committee pool in an academic discipline are interlocked constituencies, and the job search process plays a "gatekeeping" role. The extent to which gender or racial differences are inserted into the job process thus has a bearing on the long term social construction of the discipline.
Earth Follies: Coming to Feminist Terms with the Global Environmental CrisisJoni Seager New York:... more Earth Follies: Coming to Feminist Terms with the Global Environmental CrisisJoni Seager New York: Routledge, 1993; 332 pp.Reviewed by Heather Eaton Toronto School of Theology University of Toronto Toronto, OntarioGiven the severity and complexity of our environmental problems, we can't afford to sit in the dark" - thus concludes Earth Follies by Joni Seager, a superb introduction to a feminist perspective of the ecological crises. In general terms, Seager presents broad - based research on the enmeshed relations between gender, politics, power and ecological issues, giving specific examples followed by illuminating feminist analyses. The book covers much ground, is informative, well - researched, accessible to the newcomer, informal in style, at times hilariously funny and at others desperately sad. Earth Follies is an effective and significant offering to the discourse.Seager is not interested in further statistics of environmental horrors, or generic phrases such as "we are destroying the earth." The notable "we," so prevalent in the eco - establishment literature, obscures agency - i.e., global institutional structures such as the militaries, multinationals and governments, who in reciprocal collusion are responsible for the majority of the severe ecological problems facing human health and survival. This is the claim Seager makes, and with case studies and extensive endnotes, she corroborates her claim. Seager takes her reader through story after eco - disastrous story (many are familiar: the Gulf war, Goose Bay, Exxon Valdez, Bhopal, rainforest destruction), narrating the events through feminist eyes, critiquing the players and their roles in the decision - making processes and power relations, and exposes the silent victims of these "incidents." The point Seager makes throughout, and documents fully, is that these stories are not freak occurrences, but rather business as usual for the global institutions, all of which are exceedingly patriarchal, racist and misogynist.What is unique about this book, in comparison with the many other "eco" publications, is the mixture of environmental thought with illustrations of the complex machinations and politics of the realities of ecological destruction. While Seager indicates that the ecological predicament has origins in the crisis of the dominant cultural ideology, and weaves an ideological evaluation into the many examples, her method and conviction is that "feminist analysis of environmental problems need to be rooted in analyses of the social, cultural and political institutions that are responsible for environmental distress."Seager presents her case well. Readers who neither believe that there is an ecological crisis, nor that it is inextricably related to the very actions, attitudes and powers of the military, multinationals and governments, will be shocked to discover that there are countless examples of environmental disasters perpetrated, with apparent forethought by corporate decision - makers, financed by militaries, and sanctioned by governments. Seager examines the politics of numerous instances of blatant and intentional disregard of environmental health, such as Rocky Flats and the Kanawha Valley. In this regard Seager's contribution is crucial.What I appreciate in particular in Earth Follies, is that Seager uses data about North America (although mainly the U.S.), while many researchers focus on ecological issues in "developing countries." Further, rarely do ecological books, either theoretical or applied, effectively present the military as the most abhorrent of institutions in the business of ecological ruin. Feminists and ecofeminists have extensively critiqued the ideology of militarism, and the remarkable research of Rosalie Bertell has proven many times over that the militaries are the most destructive elements to women, to healthy relations among peoples, and to the earth community. In Earth Follies, Seager presents data, in an accessible and introductory manner, on the role of the militaries and their heinous effects. …
The accuracy of the Content should not be relied upon and should be independently verified with p... more The accuracy of the Content should not be relied upon and should be independently verified with primary sources of information. Taylor and Francis shall not be liable for any losses, actions, claims, proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, damages, and other liabilities whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with, in relation to or arising out of the use of the Content. This article may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution, reselling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply, or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden.
Introduction Part I: Women in the World Part II: Families Part III: Birthrights Part IV: Body Pol... more Introduction Part I: Women in the World Part II: Families Part III: Birthrights Part IV: Body Politics Part V: Work Part VI: To Have and Have Not Part VII: Power World Tables Index
An examination of the intersections of gender & the waste sector, in formal and informal relation... more An examination of the intersections of gender & the waste sector, in formal and informal relationships. Based on field evidence from Nepal, Mongolia, and Bhutan.
A sample of the dataviz and maps in the new 5th ed of The Women's Atlas. Now available. UK, Spai... more A sample of the dataviz and maps in the new 5th ed of The Women's Atlas. Now available. UK, Spain, Japan, Australia, Canada, USA, New Zealand
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