ELLA

One theory of feminist thought is that all forms of oppression are related.  This means that environmental oppression is caused by the same mindset that causes gender discrimination.  The mindset that seeks to possess anything outside of the self is a mindset that is susceptible to racism, prejudice, and exclusionary thought-processes.  Thus, ELLA seeks to eradicate the root cause of oppression by pinpointing and isolating a diseased mindset that causes nothing but division in a world that needs unity.

Everyone has a choice. One can choose to maintain the status quo, or one can choose to change the situation for the oppressed all over the world.  Everything is connected and interrelated; one person’s tragedy is a misfortune for all.  One earth’s degradation will lead to catastrophe.  One who consciously or unconsciously compromises our solidarity as a people should be treated with compassion and made to understand the consequences of one’s actions.  We must treat one another with respect and as individuals.  We must not place the responsibility on others to change – we must place the responsibility on ourselves.