Feminism or Death in Brazil

Translated by Anna Bracher, Le féminisme ou la mort becomes Feminismo ou morte at Bazar do Tempo in Rio de Janeiro. And here is their presentation of the book (excerpt):

“The French Françoise d’Eaubonne (1920-2005) is a pioneer of feminist thought who perceived the harmful effects of patriarchy not only on the relationships between men and women, but also on the environment. In Le féminisme ou la mort (Feminism or Death), a 1974 work in which she founded the concept of ecofeminism, the author asserts that women not only resist the patriarchal-capitalist system, but are essential forces in transforming this model.

For her, the oppression of women and the destruction of the environment stem from the same logic of domination, which makes the emancipation of women a crucial element in preserving life on the planet. Their historical experience of fighting against oppressive structures places them at the forefront of building new forms of social and environmental organization, based on care, cooperation, and sustainability. Thus, women become the protagonists in creating alternatives that break with the current predatory logic, making the ecofeminist revolution not only possible, but necessary… “