"Rethinking Justice in the Anthropocene: A Feminist Perspective"
Dr. Vishakha Kamal Associate Professor Dept. Of Sociology NSCB Govt. Girls PG College,Aliganj Lucknow UP, India
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Abstract
The Anthropocene, an era marked by humanity's profound impact on the Earth, raises critical questions about justice. Feminist scholarship offers a critical lens to examine the intersections of social and environmental injustices. This paper explores the nexus of patriarchy, colonialism, and environmental degradation, arguing that traditional notions of justice perpetuate harm against marginalized communities and the planet. Through a feminist intersectional framework, we analyze how , Ecofeminism challenges dominant narratives of human exceptionalism. Climate change disproportionately affects women, Indigenous peoples, and vulnerable populations. Neoliberal policies exacerbate environmental degradation and social inequality.
We propose a transformative justice paradigm rooted in: Relational ontology, prioritizing interconnectedness and reciprocity. Decolonial perspectives, centering Indigenous knowledges and rights. Embodied experiences, recognizing the material and emotional labor of care.
This feminist justice framework:
Recognizes the intrinsic value of non-human life, Challenges anthropocentric privilege, Fosters solidarity and cooperation. In the Anthropocene, justice requires a fundamental shift from individualistic, human-centered approaches to relational, ecocentric, and feminist perspectives. Our research contributes to a growing body of scholarship advocating for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future.
*Keywords:* Feminist justice, Ecofeminism, Intersectionality, Decoloniality.