Environment Quote by Lierre Keith
““This is why militarism is a feminist issue, why rape is an environmental issue, why environmental destruction is a peace issue. We will never dismantle misogyny as long as domination is eroticized. We will also never stop racism. Nor will we mount an effective resistance to fascism, which is the eroticization of domination and subordination–fascism is in essence a cult of masculinity. Those are all huge spin-outs from the same beginning. The result is torture, rape, genocide, and biocide.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Feminist Manifesto, 2020
Militarism, rape, environmental harm, and fascism stem from a shared glorification of domination, linking gender oppression to ecological and social violence.
In simple terms: Domination links sexism, environmental damage, and fascism.
Key Takeaway
Challenge the eroticization of power.
Themes
feminism
environment
peace
racism
fascism
gender
power
Mood
urgent
critical
provocative
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- activist organizing
- educational workshops
- policy advocacy
- community dialogues
Key Concepts
intersectionality
ecofeminism
critical theory
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does power glorification manifest in daily life?
- What steps can break the link between domination and violence?
A Different Perspective
Addressing one issue may not dismantle the broader system of domination.
