Abstract: This paper aims to investigate the eco-feminist features reflected in The Grass Is Singing through the research on the whole life of Mary Turner and Mary’s tragedy due to patriarchy and racial discrimination. It mainly discusses the destruction of nature caused by man motivated by self-interest, the contradiction produced by patriarchy, especially the contradiction between females influenced by male-domination, and the relationship between the oppression on women and natural degradation. The paper mainly emphasizes the love and respect among people and criticizes different forms of inequality. 

Key words: eco-feminism; contradiction; patriarchy

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction1

  1.1 Introduction of the Author and Her Works

  1.2 Definition of Eco-Feminism

2. Contradictions between Nature and Man.2

2.1 Ecological Damage 

2.2 Human Nature of Greed

3. Contradictions among Humans4

3.1 Contradictions between Men and Women

  3.1.1 Oppressions of Women Caused by Patriarchy

  3.1.2 Contradictions between White Women and Black Men

3.2 Contradictions among Women 

4. Fusion of Nature and Women.8

5. Conclusion10

Bibliography.11

Acknowledgements12