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Ecofeminist Narratives and the Question of Sustainability: A Study of Anita Desai's Select Novels

Author(s) Ms. Akanksha Singham
Country India
Abstract This study investigates the ecofeminist aspects and the sustainability issues implicit in the novels of Anita Desai selected for study. It critically examines Desai's depiction of women and women's existential ties to the natural world, underscoring how women's emotional, spiritual, and social experiences shape women's experience in ecologically vulnerable environments. Ecofeminism as a philosophy parallels the oppression of nature and women in patriarchal societies, whilst also accounting for the bond that women frequently have with the natural world. The study involves a qualitative approach through close textual analysis of novels such as “Fire on the Mountain,” “Where Shall We Go This Summer?” “Cry, the Peacock,” and “Clear Light of Day,” which examine ecofeminist aspects to illustrate the linkages among gender, nature, and power within Desai's texts. The proposed research will examine how Desai's work signifies this interconnectedness, specifically women's roles in nurturing and caring for natural resources, and their interpretations of sustainable development. By examining women's occupancy of land, forests, and animals, the study will explore their awareness of ecological harm, such as resource misuse, natural disasters, or deforestation. Finally, the study will seek to determine if Desai's treatment constitutes a model of sustainable coexistence or a critique of current systems of exploitation in the context of Indian English literature and environmental ethics.
Keywords Ecofeminist, Sustainability, Anita Desai, Women and Nature, Environmental Ethics, and Patriarchy.
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-30
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.49900
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9r8c6
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