Exploring Eco-Feminism through the Works of Kamala Markandaya: An In-Depth Examination of Coffer Dams

Abstract

This research paper examines how eco-feminism and literature intersect by critically analyzing the works of Kamala Markandaya, with an emphasis on how Coffer Dams are portrayed. For an extended period, Markandaya's literary works have been praised for their intricate examination of environmental concerns, gender roles, and the relationship between the two. The purpose of this study is to analyze the meaning and significance of Coffer Dams in her literary works in order to decipher the eco-feminist principles that underlie her stories. By utilizing eco-feminist theory, the research shows how Coffer Dams are more than just physical constructions; they are potent symbols that represent how women and the natural world are subjugated in a patriarchal society. We examine the various ways in which Coffer Dams resemble the confinement of both the natural world and female characters through Markandaya's evocative narrative. This study examines the important topics and passages in her writings in order to show how closely ecological exploitation and women's oppression are related. In the end, this reveals how urgently eco-feminist discourse is needed in today's environmental talks. This research adds to a better understanding of the eco-feminist perspective in literature and its ability to spark important discussions about environmental ethics and gender justice by combining textual analysis, feminist literary theory, and eco-criticism. We reveal the complex tapestry of eco-feminist philosophy that underpins Markandaya's writings and invites more investigation at the nexus of ecology, feminism, and literature by looking at the metaphorical meaning of Coffer Dams in her stories.