Manuscript Title:

THE MINISTRY OF UTMOST RESILIENCE: ECO-FEMINISM, ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, AND MARGINALIZED VOICES IN ARUNDHATI ROY’S THE MINISTRY OF UTMOST HAPPINESS

Author:

AFRIN KHAN A, Dr. REMA V

DOI Number:

DOI:10.5281/zenodo.13354410

Published : 2024-08-23

About the author(s)

1. AFRIN KHAN A - Research Scholar/Assistant Professor, Department of English and Other Foreign Languages, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, India.
2. Dr. REMA V - Professor and Head, Department of English and Other Foreign Languages, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, India.

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Abstract

Arundhati Roy’s The Ministry of Utmost Happiness (2017) presents a vast, intricate tapestry of contemporary India, threading together diverse narratives that encapsulate the socio-political landscape of the nation. This research article delves into the eco-feminist themes present in Roy’s novel, focusing on how the environmental degradation wrought by urbanization serves as a backdrop for the marginalization of vulnerable communities, particularly women. Through a close reading of the novel, this study examines the intersections of nature, gender, and society, analyzing how Roy’s narrative portrays the symbiotic relationship between environmental health and human well-being. By invoking eco-feminist theory, the article explores how Roy’s characters, especially the marginalized, navigate a world of ecological and social collapse, advocating for a reimagined, more inclusive approach to environmental and gender justice. This research underscores the relevance of Roy's novel in the context of contemporary discussions on environmental ethics, urbanization, and the role of women in ecological stewardship.


Keywords

Eco-Feminism, Environmental Degradation, Urbanization, Marginalization, Gender Justice, Ecological Collapse.