Indigenous Feminism

Combining Indigenous wisdom with scientific knowledge to explore the relationship between humans and nature, proposing ecofeminist practices based on reciprocity and gratitude.

This foundational work of ecofeminism reveals how the development paradigm threatens survival itself through violence against nature and women. Through the experiences and perspectives of rural Indian women, Shiva demonstrates how patriarchal development models simultaneously destroy ecosystems and marginalize women, arguing for women's central role as biodiversity custodians in ecological regeneration.