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A Door into Ocean is a 1986 feminist science fiction novel by Joan
Slonczewski. The novel shows themes of ecofeminism and pacifism, combined
with Slonczewski's own mastery of knowledge in the field of biology.
Plot summary The novel is set in the future, on the fictional planet of
Shora, a moon covered by water. The inhabitants of this planet, known as
Sharers, are all female. Sharers use genetic engineering to control the
ecology of their planet. They are peaceful beings who "share" — that
is, they have a spiritual and linguistic union with each other and treat
everyone equally. The Sharers take egalitarianism for granted because they
share and they lack the concept of "power-over", making their society one
of peaceful harmony. When they are being threatened by an outside power,
they resist nonviolently because they refuse to believe in power. With this
spirituality, the Sharers can never be subdued by force.
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