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Veganism is a lifestyle choice to abstain from the use of animal products. In ecofeminism, it is often promoted as an ethical choice that respects animal rights and reduces environmental impacts, rejecting the patriarchal exploitation of sentient beings for consumption.

Intersectionality refers to the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, creating overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage. In ecofeminism, it is crucial for addressing the multifaceted experiences of women regarding environmental issues. Ethically, it argues for inclusive and holistic approaches.

Anthropocentrism is the belief that human beings are the most important entity in the universe. Ecofeminism critiques this viewpoint, arguing for a more ethical and egalitarian view that considers the rights and value of all species and the health of the planet.

The Ethics of Care is a perspective within moral theory and feminist philosophy that emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships and empathy. In ecofeminism, it promotes caring for both humans and the natural world, suggesting an ethical duty to nurture and protect the environment.

Deep Ecology is a philosophical movement emphasizing the inherent worth of all beings, regardless of their utilitarian value to humans. It complements ecofeminism by promoting a deep level of respect for nature and the interconnectedness of all forms of life, leading to transformative ethical practices.

Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism that sees environmentalism and feminism as intrinsically connected, arguing that the oppression of women and the exploitation of nature are linked by patriarchal structures. Ethically, it advocates for the liberation of women and nature from oppression.

Grassroots Activism involves local, community-based efforts to create social or political change. Within ecofeminism, it highlights the power of marginalized groups, notably women, to initiate environmental action, embodying ethical leadership and participatory democracy in environmental decisions.

Speciesism is the assumption of human superiority leading to the exploitation of animals. Ecofeminism extends the argument of equality to non-human life, advocating for a more ethical relationship with all sentient beings, recognizing the intrinsic value of all forms of life.

The Precautionary Principle is a strategy for approaching issues of environmental protection suggesting that if an action or policy has a suspected risk of causing harm, in the absence of scientific consensus, the burden of proof falls on those taking the action. It aligns with ecofeminist ethical action to safeguard both nature and human health.

The Gender-Nature Connection is a concept in ecofeminism that suggests an analogous relationship between the treatment of women and treatment of nature, imposing a feminine quality to nature and a nurturing role on women. Ethically, it underscores the need to address both sexism and environmental degradation.

Eco-Spirituality is the belief in the sacredness of nature and the cosmos, integrating spiritual and environmental dimensions. In ecofeminism, it represents an ethical approach that honors the interconnectivity of life and the divine feminine in nature, fostering protection and reverence for the environment.

Dominant Culture Critique in ecofeminism examines how mainstream culture, particularly Western, contributes to the dual domination of women and the environment. It questions destructive consumption and production patterns, suggesting that ethical change includes transforming societal norms and values.

Biocentrism is the ethical perspective that all life has intrinsic value, irrespective of its utility to humans. Ecofeminism aligns with biocentrism by challenging anthropocentrism and advocating for the rights and value of all life forms in an interconnected ecosystem.

Environmental Racism refers to practices that disproportionately impact minority communities in relation to environmental hazards. Ecofeminism uses this concept to link social justice with environmental ethics, emphasizing the responsibility to correct such imbalances.