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The dangers of masculine technological optimism: Why feminist, antiracist values are essential for social justice, economic justice, and climate justice

February 22, 2024

In this article, CSSN Scholar Jennie C. Stephens delves into what masculine technological optimism — or, the belief that technological innovation is the only way out — fails to take into account when addressing climate change. Stephens argues that the solely technological approach leaves out the importance of feminist and anti-racist models which are necessary to achieve transformative climate policies, economic justice, and climate justice.

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