Ecofeminism!

I was listening to Bikini Kill's song "Jet Ski" and I was inspired by the line "I'm not your oil-well." I couldn't help but think that if nature could sing a song to BP...this would be it. If you have never heard of the term ecofeminism, here is a short definition:

Ecofeminism is a social and political movement which points to the existence of considerable common ground between environmentalism and feminism with some currents linking deep ecology and feminism. Ecofeminists argue that a strong parallel exists between the oppression and subordination of women in families and society and the degradation of nature.

I wish I could speak to this more, but my knowledge of ecofeminism is severely limited, and I would not be nuanced at all. However, I do have to say that this Bikini Kill song in particular, I think, has parallels to the story of the gulf coast oil spill.



Here are some lyrics:

"Ain't got no more...No more candy for you!

I'm not your rocket ship, Or your motor boat
Your movie set, Or your cartoon show
Not your fucking VCR
Not you avantegard postcard idea

I'm not your oilwell

I'm not your bloodbank

I'm not your bullet proof vest

Or your Visa card!

I ain't got no more candy for you
I said I'm not your vacation spot
I'm not your footnote, freakshow
Or your latest cause."