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This research examines the links between colonialism and environmental injustice in modern literature, focusing on postcolonial ecocriticism.

April 16, 2026Open Access

Postcolonial Ecocriticism: Environmental Justice and Colonial Exploitation in Modern English Literature

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CGChristabel GardenerMinistry of AYUSH SMShipra MishraMinistry of AYUSH

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This research explores colonial exploitation and environmental injustice in contemporary literature, highlighting the impact on vulnerable populations.

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This research examines the links between colonialism and environmental injustice in modern literature, focusing on postcolonial ecocriticism.
Analyzed literary works to assess themes of environmental degradation and colonial power structures.
Explored indigenous ecological knowledge and its relevance to environmental justice.
Investigated the notion of slow violence and its effects on vulnerable populations.
Identified significant links between colonial expansion and contemporary ecological crises.
Highlighted disproportionate environmental impacts on less privileged groups in former colonies.
Emphasized the importance of indigenous perspectives in understanding environmental issues.

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Gardener et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07e992f7e8953b7cbf712 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19113895

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This research explores colonial exploitation and environmental injustice in contemporary literature, highlighting the impact on vulnerable populations.

Postcolonial Ecocriticism: Environmental Justice and Colonial Exploitation in Modern English Literature

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Postcolonial Ecocriticism: Environmental Justice and Colonial Exploitation in Modern English Literature

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