Women in marine science: the efficacy of ecofeminist theory in the wake of historical critique

摘要: Ecofeminism at its simplest is the combination of ecological and feminist principles with a strong grounding in social movements. As case most philosophical paradigms socio-political agendas, it has also been subject criticism from feminists diverse schools thought since conception 1970s. offspring movement as feminism, this not unexpected. came to prominence seventies, an era which second-wave feminism flourished, shared many same criticisms. It was seen vague poorly defined, often only explained sum parts, appealing mainly white, middle-class women. struggled criticisms essentialism – context notion that “woman” (in singularity) shares affinity nature therefore better positioned speak on behalf. These conflicts have, however, helped ecofeminism evolve into conceptual framework, grounded theory combined local perspectives. Pressing forward, we examine value framework through surveying selection female marine scientists based Germany, show valuable scholarly lens view contemporary forms androcentrism gendered discrimination scientific community, among others.