Beyond Binary Feminism : Intersections of Gender, Politics and Ecology in the Writings of Mahasweta Devi

  • Unique Paper ID: 195409
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 11
  • PageNo: 274-277
  • Abstract:
  • This paper, titled “Beyond Binary Feminism: Intersections of Gender, Politics and Ecology" in the Writings of Mahasweta Devi,” investigates the theoretical frameworks of intersectionality and ecofeminism, highlighting the interwoven structures of gender, caste, class, and state power. Drawing on Kimberlé Crenshaw’s concept of intersectionality and Michel Foucault’s ideas of power and subjugated knowledge, the article analyzes how marginalized subjects are oppressed by multidimensional socio-political structures. Furthermore, an ecofeminist reading of Devi’s writings demonstrates how her women characters are deeply interconnected with nature in a male-dominated society. Here, nature functions not only as a source of solace but also as a space of empowerment that enables resistance against social exploitation.

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BibTeX

@article{195409,
        author = {jhilik debnath},
        title = {Beyond Binary Feminism : Intersections of Gender, Politics and Ecology in the Writings of Mahasweta Devi},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {274-277},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195409},
        abstract = {This paper, titled “Beyond Binary Feminism: Intersections of Gender, Politics and Ecology" in the Writings of Mahasweta Devi,” investigates the theoretical frameworks of intersectionality and ecofeminism, highlighting the interwoven structures of gender, caste, class, and state power. Drawing on Kimberlé Crenshaw’s concept of intersectionality and Michel Foucault’s ideas of power and subjugated knowledge, the article analyzes how marginalized subjects are oppressed by multidimensional socio-political structures.
Furthermore, an ecofeminist reading of Devi’s writings demonstrates how her women characters are deeply interconnected with nature in a male-dominated society. Here, nature functions not only as a source of solace but also as a space of empowerment that enables resistance against social exploitation.},
        keywords = {Intersectionality, Ecofeminism, State Power, Subjugated Knowledge, Women Characters, Nature.},
        month = {April},
        }

Cite This Article

debnath, J. (2026). Beyond Binary Feminism : Intersections of Gender, Politics and Ecology in the Writings of Mahasweta Devi. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 12(11), 274–277.

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