Feminism or Death

Name: Feminism or Death
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How the Women's Movement Can Save the Planet

By Francoise d'Eaubonne

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Feminism or Death by Françoise d'Eaubonne explores the intertwining of feminist and ecological concerns, advocating for a radical transformation of society to ensure sustainable futures. The book argues that the exploitation of women and nature are interconnected and necessitates a profound shift in cultural and political attitudes to combat patriarchal structures. It emphasizes the urgent need for ecofeminism as a path to survival, offering a compelling critique of traditional power dynamics.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring the intersections of feminism and environmentalism. It delves into how patriarchal structures are linked to ecological destruction, offering a pioneering perspective on ecofeminism. This book may appeal to you if you are curious about the urgent call to action for societal transformation through a feminist lens.

Feminism or Death

The passionately argued, incendiary French feminist work that first defined "ecofeminism"-now available for the first time in English.

The passionately argued, incendiary French feminist work that first defined “ecofeminism”—now available for the first time in English.

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Originally published in French in 1974, radical feminist Françoise d’Eaubonne surveyed women’s status around the globe and argued that the stakes of feminist struggle were not about equality but about life and death—for humans and the planet.

In this wide-ranging manifesto, d’Eaubonne first proposed a politics of ecofeminism, the idea that the patriarchal system's claim over women's bodies and the natural world destroys both, and that feminism and environmentalism must bring about a new 'mutation'—an overthrow of not just male power but the system of power itself. As d’Eaubonne prophesied, “the planet placed in the feminine will flourish for all.”

Feminism or Death has never before been published in English and is translated here by French feminist scholar Ruth Hottell. This edition includes an introduction from scholars of ecology and feminism situating d’Eaubonne’s work within current feminist theory, environmental justice organising, and anticolonial feminism.

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Françoise d'Eaubonne's Feminism or Death is hailed as a seminal work that connects feminism with ecological issues, establishing a foundational discussion in ecofeminism. Celebrated for its articulate analysis, this incisive text remains relevant due to its exploration of climate change and human rights, making it a staple read for students and scholars of feminist thought.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839764400

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

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Translated by Ruth Hottell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Françoise d'Eaubonne was a leading French feminist who is credited with coining the term 'eco-feminism' in 1974. A former member of the French Communist Party, she co-founded the Front homosexual d’action révolutionnaire in 1971 and created the Ecology-Feminism Center in Paris in 1972. d’Eaubonne was the author of more than 50 works, including novels, poetry, and essays. Her historical novel Comme un vol de gerfauts was translated into English as A Flight of Falcons.