An intensive study of ecofeminism in the Selected Works of Indian Writers

DOI- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21744439

Abstract

Ecofeminism is a significant concept that highlights the deep nexus between the exploitation of women and the exploitation of nature, demonstrating how patriarchal power structures perpetuate both social inequality and environmental degradation. This study explores the ecofeminist elements present in the novels of Indian authors Amish Tripathi, Kavita Kane, and Sara Joseph placing particular emphasis on the reinterpretation of myths within their works. Drawing upon the theoretical foundations of Ecofeminism and Postcolonial Ecofeminism, this study seeks to understand how these literary works portray women's relationships with nature in both symbolic and tangible forms and how colonial histories and patterns of capitalist development intersect with nature and literature to amplify the voices of marginalized women, thereby articulating ideas related to resistance, reparation, and human rights. Their work demonstrates that nature is a living, sentient entity indispensable to humanity not merely a 'resource' to be utilized, but a 'medium' of connection interwoven with human life, culture, and values. Ultimately, this study illustrates that Indian literature, viewed through a feminist-revolutionary lens, not only critiques contemporary social and ecological challenges but also offers a framework for sustainable, equitable, and enduring livelihoods grounded in indigenous knowledge, cultural traditions, and shared social values.

Keywords: Ecofeminism, inequality, environment, tangible, marginalized, revolution