... Pursuing this model of development has meant a shift away from traditional Indian philosophy, which sees prakriti as a living and creative process, the "feminine principle"," from which all life arises. Under the garb of development, nature has been exploited mercilessly and the feminine principle was no longer associated with activity, creativity and sanctity of life, but was considered passive and as ... marginalization, devaluation, displacement and ultimately the dispensability of women. Women's special knowledge of nature and their dependence on it for "staying alive"", were system...

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