Environmental Ethics

 

“Topic: Justice, Care, and Love

Texts: Earthkeeping and Character, 75–101; Anne Clifford, “Pope Francis’ Laudato Si,’ On Care for our Common Home: An Ecofeminist Response”

Explain ecofeminism and note one contemporary social or political problem affecting both ecology and the lives of women that it could potentially fix.

Sample Solution

Environmental Ethics

Ecofeminism is a movement that sees a connection between the exploitation and degradation of the natural world and the subordination and oppression of women. It emerged in the mid-1970s alongside second-wave feminism and the green movement. Wherever women acted against ecological destruction or/and the threat of atomic annihilation, they immediately became aware of the connection between patriarchal violence against women, and other people and nature, and that, in defying this patriarchy we are loyal to future generations and to life and this planet itself. Ecofeminism principles are based around nature being the central consideration for preservation and protection, requiring efficient use of natural resources, asking for the consideration of nurturing and community growth and development as important priorities and indicators of success (Henderson, 1984).

In 1946, Sweden and Britain established first centralized, government owned health-care systems — first noncommunist universal healthcare coverage. Thus, since the very beginning state was a major actor in development of western European healthcare system. Today, universal healthcare is the norm in Europe. On the other hand, Each year, 18,000 people die in the United States due to lack of health insurance coverage with 47 million American citizens lacking health insurance coverage. American healthcare system is the world’s most expensive health care system averaging $8,175/person while the EU average is $3,863, yet ranks below all Western European countries in terms of quality and coverage. This shows that a racial state although meant to punish minorities ends up hurting most Americans. While the overall quality of healthcare already being pathetic, black Americans get the worst of the worst. African Americans disproportionately work in low-pay, high-health risk jobs due to employment discrimination and limited educational opportunities. In addition to that, due to the unfair public planning policies by the racial state, they are also more likely to have toxic substances dumped in their communities. There is also a proven lack of fresh groceries in black communities which results in the exposure to higher medical risks which is clearly not a matter of individual choice. Black men live on average six years less than white men. Black men have shorter life spans than men in Chile, Barbados, Bahamas, or Jamaica. Black women live on average four years less than white women. Black women have shorter life spans than women in Barbados, Panama, Bosnia, and the Bahamas. Infant mortality rates are two times higher for blacks. What is easily identifiable is the discrimination involved in having access to healthcare and the well thought-out policies to make black Americans sicker which can be pointed to politicians. It is important to remember that there is also discrimination occurring in healthcare delivery, financing and even research. Title VI (with its implementing regulations) should be an effective tool for eliminating racial discrimination. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court has held in Alexander v. Choate, 469 U.S. 287 (1985), that Title VI itself directly reached only instances of intentional discrimination. Once again, the noblest branch of the government provides judgement in a way that is meant to uphold white supremacy and secure the racial order. How could one

This question has been answered.

Get Answer
WeCreativez WhatsApp Support
Our customer support team is here to answer your questions. Ask us anything!
👋 Hi, Welcome to Compliant Papers.