Pink Hats and Ballots: An Ecofeminist Analysis of Women's Political Activism in the Age of Trump, Coronavirus, and Black Lives Matter

Pink Hats and Ballots offers a socio-historical overview of ecofeminism and explores the increase in political involvement of women in the age of Trump, COVID-19, and the Black Lives Matter movement. It addresses core themes such as ecofeminism, the womens movement, resistance and political action, and public leadership, and examines social justice and environmental justice issues through an analysis of socio-political policies. The book's major contribution is applying current ecofeminism to the major social movements in the United States.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 12 July 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books

Pink Hats and Ballots is a groundbreaking work that contributes significantly to ecofeminist scholarship and offers a comprehensive analysis of women's political activism in the era of Trump, COVID-19, and the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020. The book provides a socio-historical overview of ecofeminism, delving into its origins and evolution. It then explores the remarkable increase in women's political involvement, commencing with the 2017 Women's March, continuing into the 2018 Midterm Elections, and culminating with the historic election of the first Black female Vice President, Kamala Harris, in 2020.

At the heart of this book are the core themes of ecofeminism, the women's movement, resistance and political action, and public leadership. Additionally, the issues of social justice and environmental justice are addressed through an examination of the socio-political policies that perpetuate the denigration of women, the erosion of rights for the disenfranchised, and the exploitation of the environment.

The book's most significant contribution lies in its application of current ecofeminism to the major social movements currently underway in the United States. It establishes a strong connection between current events and the rich ecofeminist literature, tracing the trajectory from anti-ecofeminist rhetoric and policy to resistance (the Women's March, the largest single-day protest in U.S. history) and active political participation.

Through its insightful analysis and compelling narrative, Pink Hats and Ballots offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of women's political activism and its role in shaping our world. It serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of women in the face of adversity, and it encourages readers to embrace ecofeminism as a powerful tool for social and environmental change. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in gender equality, social justice, and environmental sustainability.

Weight: 531g
Dimension: 229 x 159 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793626554