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Françoise d'Eaubonne

Françoise d'Eaubonne was a French writer, feminist, and environmental activist born in 1920. She is best known for coining the term "eco-feminism" in the 1970s, which links the oppression of women with environmental destruction. She believed that social inequality and ecological crisis are interconnected and advocated for radical change to build a more just and sustainable world. Through her writings and activism, d'Eaubonne emphasized the importance of respecting nature and promoting gender equality as part of a collective effort to address urgent ecological and societal issues.