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What does Standpoint Theory and Situated Knowledges propose about scientific knowledge production?

  • It is influenced by cultural diversity
  • It is unbiased and independent of perspective
  • It is solely based on empirical evidence
  • It is gendered and produced from specific perspectives (correct)

    • How have women been historically marginalized in scientific knowledge production?

  • They have not been interested in scientific knowledge production
  • They have been given priority in scientific research
  • Their perspectives have been excluded and marginalized (correct)
  • Their contributions have been widely acknowledged

    • What does the text suggest about the field of glaciology historically?

  • It has primarily been led by women scientists
  • It has been established as an area for 'muscular gentlemen scientists' (correct)
  • It has always been inclusive of diverse perspectives
  • It has been open to indigenous and folk glaciologies

    • How does the text describe glaciers in relation to feminist approaches?

    <p>They are vessels of culture, power, and gendered science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does studying up to understand glaciers allow, according to the text?

    <p>It provides an opportunity to relate to all of nature differently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text propose about the objectivity of glaciers?

    <p>They are an objective (and therefore non-political) source of evidence of climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Standpoint Theory suggest about the production of knowledge?

    <p>It begins from the idea that all knowledge is produced from a specific perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about indigenous and 'folk' glaciologies?

    <p>They represent sources of resources, dangers, and spirituality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predominant gender of leaders in most major environmental organizations?

    <p>Men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feminist movement emerged as a critique of the whiteness of the feminist movement?

    <p>Black feminist thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ecofeminism criticize?

    <p>Exploitation of women and nature by masculinist practices rooted in patriarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Mother Earth' is often portrayed as serving and supporting whose needs?

    <p>Man's needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Intersectionality' refers to the overlapping social relations of which factors?

    <p>Race, gender, and class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Social reproduction' mainly involves which type of work historically assigned to women?

    <p>Household work and care work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ecofeminist thought highlight regarding gender?

    <p>Differences within the category of women and nonbinary and fluid constructions of gender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Gibson-Graham, what portion remains hidden from markets?

    <p>A significant portion of the global economy and social life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are women's lives affected by disproportionate responsibility for social reproduction during crises like COVID-19 pandemic?

    <p>In various ways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement is mentioned as being impacted by environmental change and development?

    <p>Chipko movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about women's positions in environmental organizations?

    <p>Women hold intern positions and recent hires more than roles of presidents, executive directors, board members or board chairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted regarding women's roles in environmental activism?

    <p>Women make up the majority of the 'carers' concerned about specific environmental issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are women's voices sometimes silenced when they try to instigate action as leader-activists?

    <p>'Hysterical Housewives' narratives are used to silence voices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated about gendered relationships to nature and the environment?

    <p>Gendered relationships to nature and relationships to the power to make decisions about nature are largely socially constructed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned about women's involvement in environmental movements?

    <p>Women hold intern positions and recent hires more than than roles of presidents, executive directors, board members or board chairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about women's impact on specific environmental issues?

    <p>Women will often make up the majority of the ‘carers’ concerned about a specific (environmental) issue or concern (and usually its ‘on the ground’) impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted regarding women's positions as leader-activists?

    <p>When women try to instigate action as leader-activists however ‘Hysterical Housewives’ narratives are used to silence voices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gender Disparities in Environmental Organization Leadership

    • Most major environmental organizations have male leaders, with only 3 exceptions.
    • The majority of leadership positions in these organizations are held by men, with almost all delegations to COP28 being led by men.
    • The narrative around "Mother Earth" portrays her as selfless, serving and supporting man's needs.
    • Ecofeminism criticizes the exploitation of women and nature by masculinist practices rooted in patriarchy.
    • Original eco-feminist statements from the 70s sometimes essentialize the 'male' and 'female' experience, assuming a 'natural' order.
    • Ecofeminist thought highlights differences within the category of women and nonbinary and fluid constructions of gender.
    • Black feminist thought emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as a critique of the whiteness of the feminist movement.
    • Intersectionality refers to the overlapping social relations of race, gender, and class, leading to unique experiences within social systems.
    • Social reproduction, especially household work and care work, has historically been assigned to women and devalued.
    • The disproportionate responsibility for social reproduction affects women's lives in various ways, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Environmental change and development heavily impact unpaid labor and invisible labor forces, such as in the Chipko movement.
    • Gibson-Graham suggests that a significant portion of the global economy and social life remains hidden and beyond the control of markets.

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