Dare to care. Ecofeminism as a source of inspiration
Holemans, Dirk ; Osman, Philsan ; Franssen, Marie-Monique
Green European Foundation, Brussels
GEF - Brussels
2022
107 p.
Gender equality & Women
English
Bibliogr.
"The concept of care has become increasingly important as COVID-19 continues to make its way through populations worldwide. However, care extends beyond the strictly medical: it encompasses everything we do to preserve and restore our planet. The erosion of the welfare state, the continued plundering of the Global South, the lack of solidarity, and the persistent crossing of planetary boundaries is alarming to say the least. We can only turn the tide if we leave the instrumental view of nature and humans behind and radically care for all earthlings.
Can care offer us a fresh start based on interconnectedness, and generosity? How can care, as an emancipatory principle, underpin politics and the economy?
Objectives
In this booklet, we offer you a crash course in ecofeminism and invite you to get inspired by different people and movements across the world. Ultimately, these lessons, which relate to the many challenges we face today, aim to encourage us all to question ourselves about what truly means to build an “economy of care” in Europe and beyond."
Digital
ISBN (PDF) : 978-9464445268
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