Legal Frameworks and Practical Benefits in the Issue of Ecofeminism
Keywords:
Environmental Law, Environmental Justice, Ecofeminism, Gender Quality, PatriarchyAbstract
Ecofeminism is one of the theoretical approaches that seek to create balance and justice in both fields by fighting the patriarchal and capitalist systems towards the environment. Whether the analysis and legal framework of the ecofeminist can lead to the coordination and sustainability of environmental policies, and, in general, how can we create harmonious and sustainable environmental and social policies through ecofeminism that will improve both women’s rights and environmental protection in
this article, which was discussed with a qualitative approach and legal analysis and review of international documents. Its practical benefits were investigated, and the comparative analysis method was used to investigate the performance of these laws. Finally, in the results of the research, it was observed that ecofeminism as a sustainable solution can be used for environmental challenges,
and by developing legal frameworks in the light of ecofeminism, we can achieve a more comprehensive legal framework in women’s rights and environmental protection.
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