Agree or disagree: Planet Saving as a Feminist Cause
Emily Tan writes: In an effort to channel the burning energy that fueled the women's suffrage movement into saving the planet, Oxfam has launched the Sisters on the Planet. In a series of moving short films, Oxfam argues that while climate change is a problem shouldered by all, it's the women who are hit hardest by it.
The films show the tale of Martina, who with her sisters in Uganda must walk further each day to gather water, and of Sahena in Bangladesh who, along with the women in her village are responsible for the safety of the community during the annual floods. Oxfam's stance is that women should be the ones therefore to spearhead the movement to rescue our environment by lobbying, petitioning and leading the way to "living greener".
Catherine Brahic, environmental reporter for New Scientist doesn't believe that climate change needs to be a feminist issue, but there's nothing wrong with using the sentiment to fuel the movement. The campaign does strike a chord with women everywhere and there's nothing wrong with making the environment as important an issue as equal rights.
However, the entire campaign does stink of the argument "the ends justify the means" and we all know how dangerous that can be. What's your take on the matter?
Via New Scientist
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