Defeating Endosulfan, the Behemoth and Coca-Cola, the Giant: Life Narrative as Environmental Justice
R. Jinu1, Dimple M. Scaria2
1R. Jinu, Department of English, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), India.
2Dimple M. Scaria, Research Scholar, Department of English, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 19 June 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 11 July 2019 | Manuscript Published on 17 July 2019 | PP: 1071-1073 | Volume-8 Issue-1C2 May 2019 | Retrieval Number: A11840581C219/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: The basic working premise of this paper centres on two life narratives- Mayilamma: The Life of a Tribal Eco-Warrior transcribed by Jothibai Pariyadath and Jeevadayini (The Life-Giver) by Leelakumariamma. An attempt is made to construe these self-narratives as Environmental Justice Life Writings by looking at the way they confront the mindless and imperceptive implementation of mega developmental programmes in the southern state of Kerala in the wake of Globalization. It is the tireless alertness over the environment coupled with their rustic wisdom that equipthem well enough to intersect the ecological imperialism. While Leelakumariamma chronicles her elongated legal battle against the demonic Endosulfan, Mayilamma dwells on her aggressive involvement in the Plachimada struggle against the ‘Cocacolanisation.’
Keywords: Endosulfan, Coca-Cola, Ecological Imperialism, Globalization, and Environmental Justice.
Scope of the Article: Environmental Engineering