GENDER EQUALITY THROUGH THE PRISM OF ECOLOGICAL VIRTUES IN LAUDATO SI
Because of the natural nexus between women and nature, the interconnection between ecological crisis and gender discrimination is a subject matter of many studies and analysis. This paper aims to facilitate a discussion on gender equality through the prism of ecological virtues elucidated in the enc...
| Published in: | Journal of Dharma |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dharmaram College
2016
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Journal of Dharma
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| Further subjects: | B
Justice
B Ecological Conversion B Integral Ecology B Respect B Virtue B Interconnectedness B Equality B Care |
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| Summary: | Because of the natural nexus between women and nature, the interconnection between ecological crisis and gender discrimination is a subject matter of many studies and analysis. This paper aims to facilitate a discussion on gender equality through the prism of ecological virtues elucidated in the encyclical of Pope Francis, Laudato Si (LS), in which the Pope calls for a 'holistic ethic' and 'ecological integrity' that insists the dignity of human as well as non-human world. He further makes a pledge for a new dialogue for 'the shaping of the future of our planet, wherein we have to enter into conversation that would include every one' (LS 14), including non-human creatures and ecosystems (LS 118, 140). It further invites us to review and renew the current misguided anthropocentric and patriarchal paradigm with a broader vision of common good wherein the intrinsic value of nature is recognized and respected paying special care and attention to small and little beings including women, children and indigenous people. The type of ecological conversion prompts us to be driven by a desire to become better, more compassionate people, rather than by a feeling that we ought to do our bit for the environment and the oppressed people. |
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| ISSN: | 0253-7222 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of Dharma
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