This
paper raises the question of what an ecofeminist approach
may contribute to ecotourism development. It addresses
shared discourse in the international literatures
of these distinct ecologically based fields of study.
Concepts such as sustainability and environmental
justice inform both bodies of work. We illustrate
this through the words of ecofeminist Vandana Shiva
and ecotourism researcher Tej Vir Singh. Uses of ecofeminist
based gender analysis in ecotourism development projects
are examined, drawing from the observations of various
researchers, and case studies from around the globe.
In conclusion, it is argued that an ecofeminist approach
asks critical questions for ecotourism development
projects, highlighting issues of agency, gender awareness,
and equity necessary for ecologically sustainable
communities. |
