• January to March 2025 Article ID: NSS9290 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:10 Download: 2 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf

    Intertwining Nature and Womanhood: An Ecofeminist Reading of Sara Joseph's Translated Novels

      Shema S Palathar
        Research Scholar, Ravindranaath Taigore University, Raisen (M.P.)
      Dr. Anu Saxena
        Professor, Ravindranaath Taigore University, Raisen (M.P.)

Abstract: Ecofeminism has emerged as a vital literary and philosophical framework that explores the intersection between ecological concerns and feminist thought. It asserts that the oppression of women and the degradation of the natural environment are interconnected phenomena rooted in patriarchal structures. This research paper examines the ecofeminist sensibilities in the translated novels of Sara Joseph, one of the most influential voices in contemporary Malayalam literature. Known for her evocative portrayals of women’s struggles and environmental crises, Joseph’s works bridge the personal and the ecological, demonstrating how the fates of women and nature are intertwined. Through a close reading of her translated novels—The Scent of the Other Side, Gift in Green, The Vigil, and Budhini—this paper investigates how Joseph uses narrative, symbolism, and character development to highlight the shared exploitation of women and nature. By emphasizing the spiritual and physical connections between female characters and their surrounding landscapes, Joseph’s works provide a powerful critique of modernity’s destructive tendencies. Translation plays a key role in extending the reach of these ecofeminist themes to a global readership. This study ultimately argues that Joseph’s novels offer a vision of harmony, resilience, and resistance, where reclaiming the dignity of women and restoring ecological balance are deeply interconnected.