An Ecofeminist Analysis of Patriarchal Oppression and Environmental Degradation in A Thousand Splendid Suns through Vandana Shiva s Ecological Feminism

An Ecofeminist Analysis of Patriarchal Oppression and Environmental Degradation in A Thousand Splendid Suns through Vandana Shiva s Ecological Feminism This paper examines the book A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini from the perspective of ecofeminism. It analyzes the impact of patriarchal oppression on the ecosystem. The paper explores the correlation between the exploitation of the environment and the subjugation of women in patriarchal regimes, using Vandana Shiva s ecological feminism as a theoretical framework. The study demonstrates how the book establishes a connection between the exploitation of women and the destruction of nature. It highlights the significance of women s agency in environmental activism. This research advocates for a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to environmental advocacy, arguing that the book provides a valuable lens through which to explore the fundamental links between gender and environmental justice. Keywords: Eco feminist, Patriarchal Oppression, Women s Agency, Environmental justice.