Globalisation & Earth Democracy with Vandana Shiva
Globalisation & Earth Democracy with Vandana Shiva
About the course
Take a seat with Vandana Shiva at the Earth University and learn some of the key concepts underlying the call for a transition to Living Economies of Care and Earth Democracy. This theoretical course takes us step by step through some of the historical events, global structures, and prevailing narratives that have shaped the way many of us currently view democracy, power, and even the food on our plate.
Key concepts
- The roots of industrial agriculture
- Corporate globalisation
- Extractivism
- Ecocide
- The Principles of Earth Democracy
- Localisation
- Local Economies
Course modules
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12 min
Module 1: Corporate Globalisation and Another World View
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10 min
Module 2: The Violence of the Green Revolution
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5 min
Module 3: The Principles of Earth Democracy
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9 min
Module 4: Localisation and a New Economy of Care
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8 min
Module 5: The Ecological & Economic Imperative of Organic Farming
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8 min
Module 6: From Dying Democracies to Living Democracies
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About Vandana Shiva
Vandana Shiva is an Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, ecofeminist and anti-globalisation author and Earthed course teacher.
FAQs
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Earthed courses are online and on-demand so you can learn wherever you are and at your own pace.
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This is an introductory course that welcomes everyone to learn about globalisation and the principles of earth democracy.
If you already have a lot of experience in these topics, you may still find this course contains a valuable piece of insight or new perspective. The course is also a great way to connect with other learners and practitioners of earth democracy locally and globally and share your knowledge, experience, and encouragement.
