Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The present study highlights the themes of ecofeminism and dystopia in Manjula Padmanabhan’s novel Escape. The primary goal is to analyse how the novel portrays a society that systematically oppresses women and exploits the environment, reflecting broader concerns of patriarchal control and ecological degradation. The research design includes a critical examination of the narrative structure and thematic elements, drawing from ecofeminist theory to explore the interconnectedness of gender and environmental issues. The methodology involves a close reading of the text, with a focus on character dynamics, particularly the experiences of women in the dystopian setting. The analysis reveals that Padmanabhan’s depiction of a world where women are hunted and nature is ravaged serves as a powerful critique of contemporary societal norms. To concludes that Escape not only highlights the dangers of extreme patriarchal dominance but also advocates for a reconceptualization of human relationships with nature and each other, emphasizing the need for ecological and gender justice.
Authors: Mansi Binani, Swati Singh
Institution: GD Goenka University
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Gender equality
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402494121