UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Ecofeminism highlights how the same structures that dominate and exploit nature also marginalise women, arguing that gender justice and ecological sustainability are interconnected.

Option A:
Incorrect; ecofeminism values the knowledge and experiences of women and communities and does not restrict environmental debates to scientists.

Option B:
Incorrect; ecofeminism does not blame women for environmental degradation; instead it critiques power relations that shape resource use.

Option C:
Correct; it captures the core ecofeminist idea of linked oppression of women and nature and the role of women’s empowerment in environmental protection.

Option D:
Incorrect; gender is an important lens because men and women often have different roles, responsibilities and vulnerabilities in relation to the environment.