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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.














