LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 17:7 July 2017
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The Sustainability of Women with Eco-feministic Elements in
The Fifth Sacred Thing

Ms. M. Pavithra, M.A., M.Phil. (F.T), PGDCA, DKMT


Abstract

Feministic literature focuses on the vulnerable inequalities and atrocities faced by women on day to day basis. Their need for support and protection against the ruthless predicaments imposed on them by the society makes them appear a weaker sect of the society. This paper analyses the capacity of women in facing problems standing on the opinion of Starhawk with special reference to her The Fifth Sacred Thing. The apocalyptic utopian vision of Starhawk is well exhibited in this novel. This novel gives a great introduction to Ecofeminism. Ecofeminism is a movement that makes connection between environmentalists and feminism. All the female characters are interconnected with the environment and spirituality. Spirituality leads to respect and sustainability of women. They do not control the nature for their profit; instead they cultivate and protect the environment. Starhawk explores the characters in two ways. While one sect is affected by extreme poverty and corruption in society the other is projected to help the other through the five cosmic elements namely earth, water, air, fire and soil. Starhawk concentrates on ecological feminism that is fundamentally related to the plot of novel. This paper intends exploring those two facets of projections given on women with an aspiration to create awareness to the society which in turn may result in learning the protective avenues.

Keywords: Starhawk, Ecofeminism, Sustainability of Women, The Fifth Sacred Thing

Features of Feministic Literature

Feministic literature addresses appropriate political issues, current attitudes toward women in society or attempts to break down gender- specific misconceptions. It is not restricted across culture or religion; it is from politics to race, religion, and the institution of marriage, among others. Feminist Writing portrays characters or ideas that effort to change gender norms. It strives to modify inequalities between genders across societal and political arenas. Finally, it needs to change societal and political issues often overlooked feminine- specific voice and tone to gender and social inequalities where a feminine voice is needed to make an impact.

Feministic literature focuses on the capacity of women and their need for support and protection against the ruthless predicaments imposed on them by the society makes them appear weaker sect of the society. This paper exploring two facets of projections given on women with an aspiration to create awareness to the society with in turn may result in learning the projective avenues. This paper analyses the capacity of women in facing problems standing on the opinion of Starhawk with special reference to her The Fifth Sacred Thing. It is a post- apocalyptic novel set in 2048 in California. Starhawk is well- known as a global justice activist and organizer.

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Ms. M. Pavithra, M.A., M.Phil. (F.T), PGDCA, DKMT
LRG Government Arts College
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Tiruppur 641604
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