Identifying intersectional feminist principles in the One Health framework

Area of Science:

• Interdisciplinary studies
• Public health
• Social sciences

Background:

• The relationship between Feminist theory and One Health is underexplored.
• Existing frameworks often create artificial divides between human and non-human health.
• A need exists to explore synergistic approaches to health and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the complementary relationship between Feminist theory and One Health.
• To demonstrate how One Health challenges the Enlightenment-era health binary.
• To highlight the parallels between One Health's focus on interconnection and feminist intersectionality.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis of Feminist theory and One Health principles.
• Literature review on health binaries and intersectionality.
• Comparative analysis of theoretical frameworks.

Main Results:

• Feminist theory and One Health share a symbiotic relationship.
• One Health deconstructs the artificial separation of human and non-human health.
• One Health's focus on interconnectedness mirrors feminist intersectionality.

Conclusions:

• Integrating Feminist theory enriches the One Health approach.
• One Health offers a framework that aligns with feminist principles of interconnectedness.
• This synergy promotes a more holistic and equitable understanding of health.