Faculty Publications
The Oppression Of Women And Nature: Ecofeminism As A Framework For An Expanded Ecological Social Work
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Families in Society
Volume
83
Issue
3
First Page
221
Last Page
232
Abstract
This article broadens and clarifies the way sodal work conceptualizes its ecological/system constructs and the professional commitments that flow from them. It utilizes important insight from a contemporary, radical environmental philosophy-ecofeminism-to search for language and descriptions that may help the profession begin the process of formulating and depicting an expanded ecological model of practice. This article sketches the essential philosophical premises of a revisioned ecological model and offers suggestions for interpreting and applying this model. Specifically, it gives attention to critiquing the interrelated oppression stemming from modem economic theory and practice, and ways in which social workers may collaborate with communities and individuals to bring about change.
Department
Department of Social Work
Original Publication Date
1-1-2002
DOI of published version
10.1606/1044-3894.20
Recommended Citation
Besthorn, Fred H. and McMillen, Diane Pearson, "The Oppression Of Women And Nature: Ecofeminism As A Framework For An Expanded Ecological Social Work" (2002). Faculty Publications. 3481.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/3481
