TY - JOUR
T1 - Mainstreaming morality
T2 - An examination of moral ecologies as a form of resistance
AU - Baker, Lauren
AU - Brock, Samara
AU - Cortesi, Luisa
AU - Eren, Aysen
AU - Hebdon, Chris
AU - Ludlow, Francis
AU - Stoike, Jeffrey
AU - Dove, Michael
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© Equinox Publishing Ltd 2017.
PY - 2017/7/4
Y1 - 2017/7/4
N2 - In this article, we ask how considerations about moral (and immoral) ecologies have motivated and shaped ecological resistance movements. The concept of 'moral ecologies' involves expectations of reciprocal, just, and sustainable relations between society and environment, which we consider a central concern of environmental movements. We analyze the cultural, material, and political importance of moral ecologies as a form of resistance by examining social movements in Alaska and Turkey, as well as ideas about sumak kawsay ('good living') in Ecuador and historical precursors in the form of the 'righteous ruler' in early medieval Ireland. Our analysis demonstrates that a focus on moral ecologies has often resonated widely, facilitated new and cross-cutting coalitions, and in some cases garnered elite support and significantly influenced national politics and landscapes.
AB - In this article, we ask how considerations about moral (and immoral) ecologies have motivated and shaped ecological resistance movements. The concept of 'moral ecologies' involves expectations of reciprocal, just, and sustainable relations between society and environment, which we consider a central concern of environmental movements. We analyze the cultural, material, and political importance of moral ecologies as a form of resistance by examining social movements in Alaska and Turkey, as well as ideas about sumak kawsay ('good living') in Ecuador and historical precursors in the form of the 'righteous ruler' in early medieval Ireland. Our analysis demonstrates that a focus on moral ecologies has often resonated widely, facilitated new and cross-cutting coalitions, and in some cases garnered elite support and significantly influenced national politics and landscapes.
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U2 - 10.1558/jsrnc.27506
DO - 10.1558/jsrnc.27506
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85022059402
SN - 1749-4907
VL - 11
SP - 23
EP - 55
JO - Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture
JF - Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture
IS - 1
ER -