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The paper presents the state of question and a brief historical sketch of ecofeminism, its impact on ethics, its interdisciplinary method, and the challenges it presents for theology. The main interest of this feminist current consists in its approach towards sustainability, overcoming anthropocentrism and androcentrism. Connections are shown between the feminine condition and the exploitation of the planet and the evolution of the discipline from a movement of anthropological thought towards a current of bridging dialogue between ecological, gender and ethical concerns. The incipient ecofeminist spirituality is the means for the praxis of a biophilic human life where theology can find a future of relevance and influence in society and politics, through the promotion of women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The feminist discourse of the late 20th century, on the diversity of female and male identities, has been subjected to a profound critique of feminist research itself in the plural context of the 21st century. The debate has gone beyond the academic and has extended to the media and the church. We are therefore witnessing an extension of the historical “Women’s Quest” which began at the end of the 14th century on the intellectual capacity of women to reflect on themselves and create knowledge. Querelle in the 21st century has centered on the debate about gender. The intention of this paper is to help clarify some aspects of the notion of gender and to make visible the different positions on it, as well as to set out some interpretative keys that can favour an internal dialogue, where meeting rather than confrontation is the main thing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]