Historical Perspective of Ecofeminism and Feminism: Women and Nature in the Context of Capitalism and Patriarchy

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 25 Sayı: 1, 165 - 182, 27.03.2025

Ayla Özhan Dedeoğlu , Selahattin Semih Karakurum

https://doi.org/10.18037/ausbd.1552598

Öz

This study delves into the historical development and conceptual framework of feminism and ecofeminism within the context of critiques of neoliberalism and patriarchy. The research highlights the central importance ecofeminism places on women's experiences and perspectives in addressing environmental issues, particularly within the pursuit of sustainability in a consumer society. Beginning with an examination of the waves of feminism and an analysis of how ecofeminism emerged as a continuation of this movement, the study provides an in-depth evaluation of ecofeminism’s core concepts and their relationship with the dynamics of consumer society. In the conclusion, the study discusses how ecofeminism can transition from a theoretical framework to a practical tool for societal transformation, offering recommendations for future research. In this regard, the study demonstrates that ecofeminism represents an approach capable of contributing to both theoretical and practical goals of sustainability and environmental justice.

Anahtar Kelimeler

feminism, ecofeminism, kapitalism, patriarchy, consumer society, women, environmental challenges, sustainability.

Ekofeminizm ve Feminizmin Tarihsel Perspektifi: Kapitalizm ve Ataerki Bağlamında Kadın ve Doğa

Öz

Bu çalışma, feminizm ve ekofeminizmin tarihsel gelişimini ve temel kavramsal çerçevesini neoliberalizm ve ataerkil düzen eleştirileri ışığında derinlemesine incelemektedir. Çalışma, tüketim toplumu bağlamında sürdürülebilirlik arayışına odaklanan ekofeminizmin çevresel sorunların çözümünde kadınların deneyim ve perspektiflerine atfettiği merkezi önemi vurgulamaktadır. Feminizmin farklı dalgalarının incelenmesi ve ekofeminizmin bu hareketin devamı olarak nasıl şekillendiğinin analiz edilmesiyle başlayan çalışma, ekofeminizmin temel kavramlarını tüketim toplumunun dinamikleriyle ilişkilendirerek detaylı bir değerlendirme sunmaktadır. Sonuç bölümünde ise ekofeminizmin teorik çerçeveden toplumsal dönüşüm araçlarına nasıl evrilebileceği tartışılmakta ve gelecekteki araştırmalara yönelik öneriler sunulmaktadır. Bu bağlamda çalışma, ekofeminizmin hem teorik hem de pratik düzeyde sürdürülebilirlik ve çevresel adalet hedeflerine katkı sunabilecek bir yaklaşım olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

feminizm, ekofeminizm, kapitalizm, ataerki, tüketim toplumu, kadın, çevresel sorunlar, sürdürülebilirlik

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