• Charu

Ecofeminism, arising from feminist movements, amalgamates scholarly critique with political activism. Positioned as a political ideology, ecofeminism amalgamates concerns of sexism and environmentalism, asserting that the interplay of patriarchy and capitalism is accountable for the subjugation of women and the degradation of the natural environment. In nations like India and other developing/underdeveloped regions, ecofeminism assumes heightened significance, elucidating the exploitative practices of industrialized nations in the pursuit of globalization, urbanization, and development within our ecological systems. This ideology underscores the intricate connections between humanity and the natural world, other sentient beings, and diverse gender identities, shedding light on multifaceted gender issues. Functioning as both an ideology and social movement, ecofeminism contends that societal norms and practices steeped in patriarchy are irrevocably entwined with perspectives and behaviours towards the environment and women. Tracing its roots to literary works, my research will centre on Temsüla Ao's narratives, particularly those reflecting ecofeminist principles within the post-colonial context of the Indian socio-political and cultural milieu. The aim is to resist the encroachment upon land and life in the pursuit of a more equitable and sustainable global order for all genders. The core objective of this research is to meticulously deconstruct and elucidate the textual and conceptual nuances of ecofeminism as embodied in Temsüla Ao's short stories. This necessitates an extensive literature review, critically examining ecofeminist ideas and perspectives.

Ecofeminism, feminism and environmentalism, literary criticism.

"Intersecting dimension of nature of women: An Ecofeminist reading of Temsula Ao’s selected short stories ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.j827-j837, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404A01.pdf

"Intersecting dimension of nature of women: An Ecofeminist reading of Temsula Ao’s selected short stories ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppj827-j837, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404A01.pdf