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October to December 2024 Article ID: NSS9288 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:82 Download: 11 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf
Voices of Resistance: Exploring Ecofeminist Concerns in Sara Joseph's Works Through Translation
Shema S Palathar
Research Scholar, Ravindranaath Taigore University, Raisen (M.P.)Dr. Anu Saxena
Professor, Ravindranaath Taigore University, Raisen (M.P.)
Abstract: Ecofeminism is a
philosophical and literary approach that interconnects the exploitation of
women and the environment, asserting that the domination of nature and the
oppression of women stem from the same patriarchal roots. This research paper
explores the ecofeminist dimensions in the novels of Sara Joseph, a prominent
Malayalam writer and activist, whose works resonate with themes of ecological
degradation, women’s suffering, and resistance against oppressive structures.
The study pays special attention to her translated novels, which act as
cultural bridges, making her narratives accessible to a wider readership.
Through a detailed analysis of her major works, including The Scent of the
Other Side, Gift in Green, The Vigil, and Budhini, the
paper examines how Joseph portrays the intricate relationship between women and
nature, representing both as victims of systemic exploitation yet as sources of
resilience and transformation. The research further highlights the challenges
and significance of translation in preserving ecofeminist sensibilities. This
paper ultimately argues that Joseph’s narratives are powerful voices of
resistance that challenge environmental destruction and gendered oppression,
offering an ethical vision for harmony and sustainability.














