Ecofeminism and Power Dynamics in the Anthropocene: Amitav Ghosh’s "The Hungry Tide"

Understanding power dynamics and how they relate to ecological challenges is essential in the Anthropocene, when human agency has taken on a dominant role in the ecosystem. This thesis explores how ecofeminism, power relations, and the Anthropocene have connection through analysis of "The Hungry Tide" by Amitav Ghosh. It examines how gendered power relations and environmental issues collide in the Sundarbans, a rich and fragile region deeply affected by environmental degradation and colonial legacies. It focuses on ecofeminist and postcolonial ecocritical perspectives. The thesis demonstrates how the characters deal with imbalances in power in the novel's complex ecological and sociopolitical settings through close textual analysis.It sheds light on the connections between gender studies and ecological issues by emphasising ecofeminist ideas, and it provides insights into the Anthropocene's potential for resistance and adaptability. By means of this study, the thesis adds to the current discussions in postcolonial studies, ecofeminism, and ecocriticism by revealing different points of view on the function of literature in addressing knowledge and power relations.