An Ecofeminist Analysis of Bruce King’s Threads Ethel Nickle’s Little Acre; Women as a gudian of Land and Tradition
Keywords:
Ecofeminism, Indigenous resistance, Native American women, Patriarchy, Capitalist exploitation, Ecological identity, Cultural preservation, Land stewardship, Spiritual connection to land, Cultural heritage, Ecological oppressionAbstract
This paper analyses Bruce King's Threads: Ethel Nickle's Little Acre through the lens of ecofeminism, focusing on the women charactersas defenders of land and upholders of Native traditions. Ecofeminism as a theoretical framework reveals how these characters resist patriarchalforces and state authorities that seek to dispossess them of their cultural and ecological identity. Drawing on Vandana Shiva’sStaying Alive: Women, Ecology, and Development, and Carolyn Merchant’sThe Death of Nature: Women, Ecology, and the Scientific Revolution, this study investigates the intersections of gender, environment, and indigenous resistance. The paper argues that the women's relationship with the land reflects a profound spiritual and cultural bond, positioning them as ecofeminist figures who challenge systems of oppression. By examining their roles, the paper highlights the broader implications of ecofeminism in understanding the cultural and ecological significance of land in Native American contexts.
