‘Heat, floods and droughts make men more violent to women’: Natasha Walter on eco-feminism in a world on fire
The author has become acutely aware of how the climate crisis is affecting women – and, in her new book, she argues that it’s time for mainstream western feminists to join the dots
TL;DR
- Natasha Walter's new book, Feminism for a World on Fire, links the climate crisis with feminist concerns, highlighting that women are most vulnerable to environmental disasters.
- Walter criticizes mainstream Western feminism for being too individualistic and not adequately connecting the dots between climate change and women's rights.
- She advocates for eco-feminism and a communitarian approach, arguing that collective action is necessary to address systemic issues exacerbated by the climate crisis.
- The book explores how climate-related stresses can increase violence against women and how women face greater risks during climate disasters.
- Walter also discusses the challenges within the feminist movement regarding transgender rights and the impact of social media on public discourse.