Land, Body, and Resistance: An Ecofeminist Reading of Susan Abulhawa’s Against the Loveless World
This paper provides an ecofeminist reading of Susan Abulhawa’s Against the Loveless World, examining the intricate relationship between the exploitation of Palestinian land and the commodification of women's bodies. Through the protagonist, Nahr, the novel explores how colonialism and patriarch...
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| author | Muzaffar, Hanan |
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| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2025-02-01 2026-06-03T09:35:39Z 2026-06-03T09:35:39Z |
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| description | This paper provides an ecofeminist reading of Susan Abulhawa’s Against the Loveless World, examining the intricate relationship between the exploitation of Palestinian land and the commodification of women's bodies. Through the protagonist, Nahr, the novel explores how colonialism and patriarchy are interconnected systems of oppression that impact both the environment and women’s autonomy. The paper draws on ecofeminist theories from scholars like Vandana Shiva, Greta Gaard, and Ynestra King, emphasizing how patriarchal and colonial forces exploit nature and women in similar ways. By analyzing Nahr’s experiences—her forced marriage, imprisonment, and involvement in sex work—the study shows how her resistance to the degradation of her body mirrors the Palestinian struggle for land and identity. The paper argues that reclaiming the land is paralleled by reclaiming bodily autonomy, both of which are acts of resistance against broader systems of domination. |
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| spelling | Land, Body, and Resistance: An Ecofeminist Reading of Susan Abulhawa’s Against the Loveless WorldMuzaffar, HananThis paper provides an ecofeminist reading of Susan Abulhawa’s Against the Loveless World, examining the intricate relationship between the exploitation of Palestinian land and the commodification of women's bodies. Through the protagonist, Nahr, the novel explores how colonialism and patriarchy are interconnected systems of oppression that impact both the environment and women’s autonomy. The paper draws on ecofeminist theories from scholars like Vandana Shiva, Greta Gaard, and Ynestra King, emphasizing how patriarchal and colonial forces exploit nature and women in similar ways. By analyzing Nahr’s experiences—her forced marriage, imprisonment, and involvement in sex work—the study shows how her resistance to the degradation of her body mirrors the Palestinian struggle for land and identity. The paper argues that reclaiming the land is paralleled by reclaiming bodily autonomy, both of which are acts of resistance against broader systems of domination.Andromeda Publishing And Academic Services LTD2026-06-03T09:35:39Z2026-06-03T09:35:39Z2025-02-01Articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/article10.31526/awl.2025.551http://hdl.handle.net/11675/14430EnglishArabic and World Literature: Comparative and Multidisciplinary Perspectivesoai:dspace.auk.edu.kw:11675/144302026-06-03T09:35:39Z |
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| title_full | Land, Body, and Resistance: An Ecofeminist Reading of Susan Abulhawa’s Against the Loveless World |
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