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Lecture urges taking the Anthropocene concept seriously
Original: “To take seriously the concept of the # anthropocene - the idea that we have entered a new epoch defined by humans’ impa
A lecture argues that understanding the Anthropocene — the idea that humanity has entered a new geological epoch defined by its impact on Earth's ecosystems — requires serious engagement with global history. Drawing on feminist anthropology, it examines the awkward relations between human societies, colonial histories and environmental change, framing the concept as a lens for rethinking how humans relate to the planet.
Why now: Renewed debate over climate change and humanity's role in reshaping the planet keeps the Anthropocene concept in discussion.
AnthropoceneEarthfeminist anthropology
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- “To take seriously the concept of the # anthropocene - the idea that we have entered a new epoch defined by humans’ impact on Earth’s # ecosystem - requires engagement with global history. Using # feminist # anthropology this lecture explores the awkward relations between what… · rabenmutterschafft@mastodon.bida.im · 4
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