Susan Griffin (b.1943) is an American feminist writer, essayist, and playwright, known for her profound explorations of the intersections between feminism, ecology, and social justice.
Born in Los Angeles, California, Griffin attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965. Her engagement with the vibrant political and cultural movements of the 1960s significantly influenced her writing and activism.
Her seminal work, Woman and Nature: The Roaring Inside Her (1978,) is a groundbreaking text that intertwines the oppression of women with the exploitation of nature, using a poetic and philosophical approach. Another notable book, Pornography and Silence: Culture’s Revenge Against Nature (1981,) critiques the cultural silence surrounding pornography and its implications for society’s view of nature and women.
In A Chorus of Stones: The Private Life of War (1992,) Griffin delves into the hidden connections between personal trauma and historical events, blending memoir, history, and social criticism. This work was a finalist for the Pulitzer and received wide acclaim for its innovative narrative style and depth of insight.
Griffin’s other notable works include The Eros of Everyday Life: Essays on Ecology, Gender and Society (1995) and What Her Body Thought: A Journey Into the Shadows (1999,) where she further explores the intricate relationships between the body, the environment, and cultural constructs.
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A story is told as much by silence as by speech.
—Susan Griffin
Topics: Silence
There is always a time to make right what is wrong.
—Susan Griffin
Topics: Choices
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