We have tentatively changed our name to resistance austin. Many men have asked me why deep green resistance is a radical feminist organisation doesnt it distract you from your main goal. Nonviolence archives womens caucus deep green resistance. Below, we excerpt actions from the area covered by the southwest coalition region of deep green resistance. December 4, 2019 deep green resistance news service leave a comment in this episode of the green flame podcast, we focus on radical feminism.
It was started by derrick jensen, lierre keith, and aric mcbay in 2011. Lierre keith archives deep green resistance news service. Deep green resistance coalition against trans antagonism. Margery i agree with the current general confusion about the difference between liberal and radical feminism. The food culture across the environmental movement is ideologically attached to a plantbased diet. The actual mechanics of revolution depend on a long process of building both non. We reject technological solutions and resist patriarchy, racism, capitalism, civilization, and all forms of oppression. Jan 09, 2017 for resistance forces to have any chance at success in the fight against the ecocidal corporate state and forces aligned with white supremacy and misogyny, they must be skilled. May 16, 2017 interestingly, i wrote this critique of the radical feminist faq page on the deep green resistance website, without ever having visited the site before. Deep green resistances gender doyen, rachel ivy, has posted a new attack on trans people, called a partial list of lies with corrections in recent antifeminist letter. Files radical feminist activists new york, ny meetup. Robert has received a massive amount of criticism recently for his article some basic propositions about sex, gender and patriarchy, in which he makes public his support for women. The strategy of deep green resistance starts by acknowledging the dire circumstances that industrial civilization has created for life on this planet. I read deep green resistance because i was writing a story about an ecoterrorist group, and i wanted to know what those lunatics thought of themselves.
What they dont see is the central insight of radical feminism. Advocating for the nordic model deep green resistance. Later, secondwave radical feminism saw greater numbers of black feminists and other women of color participating. His most recent book is what we leave behind, cowritten with derrick jensen. In addition to being a radical activist, he is also a writer, philosopher and teacher. It grew largely due to the influence of the civil rights movement, that had gained momentum in the 1960s, and many of the women who took up the cause of radical feminism had previous experience with radical protest in the struggle against racism. Read a definition and answers to questions about gender, patriarchy, and more. Deep green resistance and radical feminism deep green. The eleven of us that have been working together will continue to do so. Derrick jensen is a prominent member of the deep green resistance advisory board. The difference between liberal and radical feminism mumsnet. Aug 21, 20 the strategy of deep green resistance starts by acknowledging the dire circumstances that industrial civilization has created for life on this planet.
Radical feminists seek to abolish the patriarchy in order to liberate. May 17, 2018 deep green resistance news service 2 comments for radical feminists, gender is understood as not merely a subjective internal sense of self. The institute and conference is a brainchild of randall wallace and derrick jensen 16, the latter of whom is a well known terfswerf 17 and cofounder of deep green resistance, an ecofascist group that has been denounced and boycotted by a variety of student, eco, and indigenous groups in canada and usa. Womens caucus deep green resistance womens caucus of deep green resistance. In this episode of the green flame, we focus on radical feminism. Introduction as a class, men have developed an entrenched system of power called patriarchy in order to naturalize exploitation of womens bodies, labor, time, children, and so on. The ideology of radical feminism in the united states developed as a component of the womens liberation movement. A massive compendium of radical feminist resources. May 16, 2017 interestingly, i wrote this critique of the radical feminist faq page on the deep green resistance dgr website, without ever having visited the site before. Its breaking my heart, reading how not that long ago psychologists thought destroying gender stereotypes was the best way to help girls survive adolescence. On may 19th, 2017, members of deep green resistance santa barbara attended the water is life.
Dgr is an analysis, a strategy, and an organization. Deep green resistance blog deep green resistance youtube channel. Imagine your community used to be prosperous and wellrun, providing everything you needed. A writer, smallscale farmer, and radical feminist activist, lierre keith. The task of an activist is not to navigate systems of oppressive power with as much personal integrity as possible. This is a vast undertaking but it needs to be said. Winner of numerous awards and honors including the eric hoffer book award, usa todays critics choice, and press actions person of the year, jensen is the author of over fifteen books, including endgame, a language older than words, what we leave behind with aric mcbay, and deep green. Lierre keith is a writer, small farmer, and radical feminist activist. Deep green resistance maintains an international underground action calendar to publicize and normalize the use of militant and underground tactics in the fight for justice and sustainability. Introduction as a class, men have developed an entrenched system of power called patriarchy in order to naturalize exploitation of. I had read two of derrick jensens books and had been sending him environmental breaking news by. Deep green resistance radical environmental group dgr. Listing an action does not necessarily mean we support the goals. Deep green resistance seattle aims to tell the truth, but our ability to cover major issues is hampered by our small numbers and lack of funding.
Technology cant fix it, and shoppingno matter how green wont stop it. Deep green resistance helps blur gender for new world order. The nordic model approach to prostitution also known as the sex buyer law decriminalises all those who are prostituted, provides support services to help them exit, and makes buying people for sex a criminal offence, in order to reduce the demand that drives sex trafficking. Well deepen our ecological perception and engage in radical dreamworkand more. This essay by deep green resistance cofounder lierre keith was originally published on the dgr news service in august 2015 under the title. Radfemarchive, pdfs of many radical feminist books. Welcome to the website of deep green resistance uk dgruk. This excerpt from chapter 4 of the book deep green resistance. This definition does not illuminate, but rather obscures, the complex set of factors that function together in the patriarchal system. Were very excited about the possibility of bringing these bird backs to the wild, where once again they can fulfill their traditional responsibilities to the rest of their community as seed dispersers and omnivorous foragers. The conference had been convened by a group that wanted to defend two positions that have made radical feminism anathema to much of the left. The dominant culture civilization is killing the planet, and it is long past time for those of us who care about life on earth to begin taking the actions necessary to stop this culture from destroying every living thing.
Deep green resistance is an analysis, a strategy, and the only organization of its kind. Lierre keith, another board member, is a feminist activist, writer and small. What you may not have known is that the organization that acclaimed author derrick jensen cofounded and is the figurehead of, deep green resistance dgr, is one of the more vocal and prominent supporters of the radical feminist and antitrans agenda. I had read two of derrick jensens books and had been sending him environmental breaking news by email. But i have a long memory, and a deep well of fury when my. We recognize that the current ecological crisis and the oppression of vast groups of human beings are systemic.
Will is a writer, lawyer, environmental activist and former collaborator of deep green resistance news service. August 12, 20 with updated addition of signatures 930 we, the undersigned 1960s radical feminists and current activists, have been concerned. Im rereading reviving ophelia and wish everyone else would do the same. Its understandable that people who care about justice want to reject violence. Advocating for the nordic model is important work to change the culture of violence and exploitation of women.
We speak with saba malik and lierre keith, with aimee and kara in the uk, and with renee gerlich in aotearoa new zealand. Dgr is an anticivilization community activist organization, working to save the planet. The politics of the gender identity movement that is sweeping the country is bringing with it a multitude of problems for women and girls. Deep green resistance helps blur gender for new world. Strategy to save the planet jensen, derrick, mcbay, aric, keith, lierre on. Deep green resistance has been accused of transphobia because we have a difference of opinion about the definition of gender. The organization deep green resistance dgr, of which jensen is a founding member, has been accused of transphobia in relation to its radical feminist advocacy. Exploring the contribution feminist theory can make to radical green thought and to the development of a better environmental philosophy, feminism and the mastery of nature challenges much existing work in green theory and environmental philosophy, and engages with the heavily masculine. Radical feminism takes the stance inherently that gender is fake, a construct of patriarchy by and for the benefit of men. Radical feminism is a perspective within feminism that calls for a radical reordering of society in which male supremacy is eliminated in all social and economic contexts.
Interestingly, i wrote this critique of the radical feminist faq page on the deep green resistance website, without ever having visited the site before. Dgr ny is a chapter of the international radical environmental and social justice organization, deep green resistance. Deep green resistance dgr is a radical environmental movement that views mainstream environmental activism as being ineffective. Dgr does not condone dehumanization or violence against anyone, including people who describe themselves as trans. This essay by deep green resistance cofounder lierre keith was originally published on the dgr news service in august 2015 under the title, the girls and the grasses. In the fall of 20, he began traveling to support environmental causes he felt. Snwa pipeline deep green resistance southwest coalition. Radical feminists in deep green resistance are committed to overturning this brutal patriarchal culture in defense of the earth, the source of life. Deep green resistance dgr is a strategy to save the planet, based on an analysis of civilisation that sees it as inherently destructive. Deep green resistance works for land restoration and protection. The dispute between radical feminism and transgenderism the. Deep green resistance liberal vs radical part 1 of 3.
A practical manual for building a resistance movement. Videos related to radical feminism, many presented by deep green resistance members. Deep green resistance starts where the environmental movement leaves off. Radical dreamwork deep green resistance news service. Buy deep green resistance by lierre keith, derrick jensen aric mcbay isbn. Deep green resistance womens caucus the gender identity. In this chapter, the author argues that deep green resistance dgr uses gender artifactualism to erase the. As an analysis, it reveals civilization as the institution that is destroying life on earth. Imagine a time when you never once worried about losing your home or your means of making a living. Deep green resistance feminist solidarity guidelines. Forest green feminism earthsurvival radical feminism. How derrick jensens deep green resistance supports. The silencing of feminist criticism of gender an open statement from 48 radical feminists from seven countries.
Santa barbara is in a housing crisis, like many other cities in the united states. By michael carter, deep green resistance southwest coalition. Underground action calendar deep green resistance southwest. Gender archives deep green resistance news service. Rape, battering, incest, prostitution, pornography, poverty, and gynocide are both the main weapons in this war and the conditions that create the sexclass women. Many activists in my area have asked questions about dgrs positions on gender, specifically transgender and queer movements, and i believe the dgr radical feminism faq deep green resistance bellingham. Radical feminism wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Sep 21, 2017 by kyle lee deep green resistance santa barbara. Standing with standing rock conference hosted at uc santa barbara. Compendium of radical feminist resources en anglais tradfem.
Christ feminism and religion patriarchy is often defined as a system of male dominance. Pages in category feminism the following 40 pages are in this category, out of 40 total. Dgruk is part of a growing movement that sees the need for both a robust and visible culture of resistance and an. Here is a quote from sabrinna valisce, sex trade survivor and former volunteer activist for the nzpc new zealand prostitutes collective, who eloquently explains why she is now a nordic model advocate. Deep green resistance, thanks to its code of conduct and interview process, is an example of a radical feminist organization creating safety for women to work alongside male allies. The dgr organization is largely based on the book deep green resistance, which was written by lierre keith, aric mcbay, and derrick jensen and released in spring 2011. Deep green resistance austin is no longer part of deep green resistance. After checking out, you will receive an email with links to a pdf and an epub version of the book. The natural world speaks and wills work is how he listens to nature. Oregons history of racism deep green resistance eugene. This essay by deep green resistance cofounder lierre keith was originally published on the dgr news service in august 2015. How to stop off road vehicles deep green resistance. Deep green resistance wakes up the book lipstick and war. Its obvious that the text was proofread, thoroughly thoughtout, and written by intelligent people.
Deep green resistance uk uk chapter of deep green resistance menu skip to content. However, conditions are unique here because santa barbara is a popular vacation destination for people from all over the world, and it operates under a controlled growth scheme that puts a strain on the housing market, particularly on renters, who make up 60. Aric mcbay left the organization at the beginning of 2012, however, attributing his departure to the alleged cancellation of a transgenderinclusive policy by derrick jensen and lierre keith. Because of speaking out critically on the topic of gender and radical feminism, deep green female activists have been met with rape threats, physical intimidation and assault, accusations of transphobia and blacklisting by some all of which makes it even more evident that the construct of gender perpetuates patriarchal values which. Derrick jensen is the bestknown voice of the growing deep ecology movement. But because there are so few liberal feminists now taking an antio porn and prostitution stance, this stance is often seen as purely a radical feminist stance. Radical feminists view society as fundamentally a patriarchy in which men dominate and oppress women. We have no substantial disagreements with the analysis. Developed by the deep green resistance feminist solidarity group, with guidance from the womens caucus.
Dgr has denied this, stating that it merely has a difference of opinion about the definition of gender with transgender activists. Pdf this study is a theoretical investigation of radical feminism theory. Via the deep green resistance womens caucus by carol p. A collective manualinprogress for outliving civilization.
Radical feminists in deep green resistance are committed to overturning this brutal patriarchal culture in defense of the earth. Jane leros black marxist feminism felix jeanlouis, florida international university relocating jacques roumain in the black radical tradition 9. Synopsis deep green resistance starts where the environmental movement leaves off. And that these circumstances should be met with solutions that match the scale of the problems.
As radical environmentalists and radical feminists, we in deep green resistance oppose any and all threats to the future of the planet. In this episode of the green flame, we speak with will falk. Posts about deep green resistance written by forestgreenfeminism. Deep green resistance condemns in the strongest possible terms the decision of monkeywrench books in austin, texas to cut ties with activist robert jensen. Lierre keith is an american writer, radical feminist, food activist, and radical environmentalist. As a strategy, it offers a concrete plan for how to stop that destruction. One of the issues is the loss of safe sexsegregated spaces such as public bathrooms, changing rooms and even domestic violence shelters. Weve compiled lists of videos we recommend to those learning about radical history and resistance, from presentations by dgr members to fictional films. A voice for the international radical tradition rachel willis, university of michigan women of martinique, come out in great numbers. Feminism and the mastery of nature university of warwick.
Deep green resistance simple english wikipedia, the free. Deep green theory draws on elements of anthropology, phenomenology, deep ecology and ecofeminism. In the 1960s, radical feminism emerged simultaneously within liberal feminist and workingclass feminist discussions, first in the. If you are interested in getting involved in this organization for the purposes of providing an alternative to these media failures, or to support our work, please contact us. Deep green resistance is a revolutionary organization advocating and preparing for the overthrow of industrial capitalism. United states archives deep green resistance hawaii. Deep green resistance eugene against civilization, for. As an organization, deep green resistance is implementing that strategy. The erasure of reality deep green resistance seattle on what is radical feminism. That attachment is seriously obstructing our ability to name the problem and start working on the obvious solutions. Why are some people accusing deep green resistance of transphobia.
In this episode of the green flame podcast, we focus on radical feminism. Deep green resistance dgr is an environmental movement. Join deep green resistance in building a resistance movement. Interestingly, i wrote this critique of the radical feminist faq page on the deep green resistance dgr website, without ever having visited the site before. You never gave a thought to giving back to it, though you always did and everyone else did, too. March 31, 2017 april 30, 2017 deep green resistance eugene oregons history and present of virulent racism check out this excerpt from a speech by lisa ponder for some background on oregons racist history and present. The book describes itself as a manual on how to build a resistance movement that will bring down industrial civilization and save the planet. Deep green resistance is a radical feminist organization. Thank you, lierre keith, and thank you deep green resistance for the work you all do. This includes the recent spread of hydraulic fracturing as a method of oil extraction, a particularly vicious. Aug 21, 20 they are instead asking, how can we stop global warming without stopping the burning of oil and gas, without stopping the industrial infrastructure, without stopping this omnicidal system.
We speak with saba malik and lierre keith, with aimee and kara in the uk, and with renee gerlich in. March 31, 2017 april 30, 2017 deep green resistance eugene. Check out this excerpt from a speech by lisa ponder for some background on oregons racist history and present. Pdf aspects of radical feminism in the fiction of the 21st.
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