I'm sure you are already aware of this particular path of investigation
but there are quite a few books written about "women-oriented" religions
that encompassed the use of natural forces, natural plants, etc. such as
the Druids, witches, and many others, who were extremely supressed, even
persecuted by mostly male-dominated societal leaders.
I believe the men in power, especially during the middle ages, were afraid
of the results (healing, etc.) of the women practising these religions and
didn't want the knowledge passed on because it would have detracted from
their own leadership abilities.
Two books that come to mind are "The Crucible" (even more detailed is a
specific book I read about Tituba, the Jamaican slave who was using herbs
for healing and was the first woman accused of being a witch in Salem) and
another book I don't have right at hand but I believe it's called "The
History of Feminine Consiousness."
Good luck on your paper. There are a lot of resources. Keep in mind that
many Native American tribes were/are Matriarchal in composition, as well.
As we destroyed the land, we also destroyed the people who used the land.
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:
: I have to write a big, big essay on the connections between the
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: of women and the oppresion of nature. If anyone wants to discuss such
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: thanks a lot,
: Ben.
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27 May 1997 08:46 +1200 (NZS)
27 May 1997 08:49:44 +1200
Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 08:49:12 +1200
From: "STEFANIE S. RIXECKER" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: SEA-SPAN Global Change Network
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FYI...Stefanie
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Louis Lebel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
SEA-SPAN Global Change Network
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to be able to announce that the internet-based support system
for SEA-SPAN or the Southeast Asian Science-Policy Advisory Network in
Global Environmental Change has been launched.
SEA-SPAN is an evolving network of people from diverse backgrounds who are
motivated to improve the links and understanding between policy and
scientific communities in Southeast Asia. Our primary focus is on the
challenges of living with global change, but recognise that this overlaps
with many related issues under sustainable development, conservation and
environmental security.
The activities supported by SEA-SPAN on the internet include an electronic
discussion list (SEA-SPAN-L). The SEA-SPAN initiative is one of the
activities developed and coordinated by BIOTROP-GCTE Southeast Asian Impacts
Centre (IC-SEA).
For further information about SEA-SPAN and IC-SEA please visit our web site:
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To join SEA-SPAN please send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
indicating you would like to join. Please also include a brief
background/profile of your interests. Alternatively you can join on the
IC-SEA home page:
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Please pass this information on to colleagues who might be interested.
Thank you,
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(Impacts Centres Overall Coordinator)
GCTE Core Project Office
CSIRO Division of Wildlife & Ecology
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Department of Resource Management
Lincoln University, Canterbury
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