Ecofeminist Perspectives in Pakistani Women's Poetry on Facebook: A Critical Discourse Analysis

Abstract

This study explores the ecofeminist perspectives in Pakistani women's poetry on Facebook, employing a critical discourse analysis approach. By examining a corpus of poetry posts on Facebook, this research reveals how Pakistani women poets utilize social media to challenge dominant narratives around gender, environment, and power. The analysis highlights the ways in which these poets draw upon ecofeminist themes, such as the interconnectedness of human and non-human worlds, the critique of patriarchal capitalism, and the celebration of embodied experiences. This study demonstrates how Pakistani women's poetry on Facebook constitutes a form of feminist activism, leveraging the affordances of social media to promote ecofeminist values, challenge patriarchal norms, and reimagine a more just and sustainable world.