Date of Award
Spring 3-2-2026
Document Type
Dissertation
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
March 2026
Department
Comparative Studies Program
College Granting Degree
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Department Granting Degree
Comparative Studies Program
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Jane Caputi
Abstract
This dissertation explores the potential of applying tarot as a pedagogical tool in connection with ecofeminist theories in order to assess if tarot can be a meaningful pedagogical modality to improve learner comprehension. The dissertation is guided by six research questions, explored in the introduction section, in order to examine how tarot embodies ecofeminist critiques of dualistic Western thought. In Chapter 1, the dissertation begins by providing a foundational understanding of ecofeminism, tarot, and pedagogy in order to provide key background information and assess the current conversations around ecofeminism, queer and nature-based tarot decks, and the basis of critical pedagogy. The dissertation then shifts to Chapter 2 which includes a comprehensive guidebook that explains and connects the 26 Rooted Wisdom Ecofeminist Tarot digital deck, to ecofeminist theories. Finally, Chapter 3 provides the results from nine one-on-one interviews utilizing the tarot deck in order to assess how participants understanding of ecofeminism shifted during the interview process.
Recommended Citation
Orias, Daniella, "ROOTED WISDOM ECOFEMINIST TAROT" (2026). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 272.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general/272