July 14, 2025

Women and Nature through Vedic Paradigm: A Comparative Ecofeminist Reading of Roots and Shadows and The God of Small Things

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PMPrakhar MedhaviMagadh University ASArun D. SinghCleveland Clinic

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Comparative ecofeminist analysis reveals the intersectional oppressions faced by women, suggesting Vedic philosophy may empower ecological and gender justice.

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Core finding reveals how Vedic philosophy provides a framework for understanding women's marginalization and environmental issues in India.
Roy and Deshpande's literary works illustrate the complexities of caste, class, and gender dynamics intertwined with ecological degradation.
The research utilizes ecofeminism and critical theories from Vandana Shiva and Uma Chakraborty to explore existing power structures.
This work advances ecofeminist discourse, suggesting Vedic thought can inspire sustainable futures for women and the environment.

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Medhavi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a02afe6551bb0af8cc009 https://doi.org/10.31235/osf.io/9qtpy_v1

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Comparative ecofeminist analysis reveals the intersectional oppressions faced by women, suggesting Vedic philosophy may empower ecological and gender justice.

Women and Nature through Vedic Paradigm: A Comparative Ecofeminist Reading of Roots and Shadows and The God of Small Things

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Women and Nature through Vedic Paradigm: A Comparative Ecofeminist Reading of Roots and Shadows and The God of Small Things

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