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THE DEBILITATING ASPECTS OF ECOFEMINISM THROUGH THE INDIAN LENS
Suyasha Gupta Dr. Anita Kumari
Abstract:
Ecofeminism arose as a critical theory in the West. Francoise d' Eaubonne, a famous French critic and proponent of the ideology of western ecofeminism, invented the word Ecofeminism. The themes of environment and gender, and how they are connected, are addressed in Western philosophy on ideological terms. However, in India, the links between women and ecology can be articulated in practical terms since we have a long history of women's resistance against environmental degradation and exploitation. Women play an important role in the Chipko movement, the Narmada Bachaoandolan, and many other events. Women play a crucial role in these conflicts because their lives are inextricably linked to the natural world. Theorists and literary giants in India have delved into various aspects of the nature/woman relationship. In theory, there are two types of ecofeminism: spiritual and material. Spiritual ecofeminism focuses on reviving the image of nature as Goddess, while material ecofeminism emphasises the fact that women's material reality is such that when environment is hurt, their lives are also harmed. These ecofeminist theory strands aid in the formation of a framework for Indian ecofeminism.