The dialectical relationship between ecofeminism and ecology: Theoretical framework and practical exploration

Ecofeminism is an interdisciplinary framework linking gender inequality to ecological destruction, highlighting the interaction between gender oppression and environmental crisis. As global environmental issues intensify, ecofeminism offers a comprehensive perspective that integrates gender into environmental research. This article reviews ecofeminism's theoretical foundations, core views, and historical development, focusing on its critique of traditional ecology and the gender limitations in feminism. It analyzes how ecofeminism intersects with ecological theory, emphasizing gender, social class, and ecological issues. Through case studies of scholars like Vandana Shiva, the paper explores ecofeminism's role in global environmental protection, gender justice, and ecological restoration, particularly in the Global South. The conclusion argues that ecofeminism challenges traditional ecological frameworks and provides new directions for environmental policy and sustainable development, promoting both gender equality and ecological justice. Future research should prioritize interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating gender, social structure, and ecology to address the global environmental crisis.