Although you have probably never heard of it, International Mother Earth Day is fast approaching – falling on Monday 22nd April. With climate change arguably the biggest threat facing current society, a day devoted to environmental protection and the importance of nature should be welcomed with opened arms. However, issues may arise when we consider the name given to this day – specifically, the use of the phrase ‘Mother Earth’. Some see the use of this phrase as negative, arguing that it serves only to reinforce gender stereotypes. Others, however, think the idea of Mother Earth is a reference to very real, deep and exclusive connections between women and nature.