Deficit of Cultures: Chinta - An Ecofeminist Study

Abstract

The proposed paper studies the short story Chinta from an ecofeminist perspective. Mahasweta Devi, a well known Bengali writer has produced a plethora of creative writing on tribal India. From the early age itself she penned her interest in the lives of tribal people of Bengal, Jarkhand, Madya Pradesh and surrounding states. She took a journey into these places on foot to understand and experience the life of tribal community. The very first book 'Jansi ka Rani' is the best example for her dedication towards her profession. She collected the required information from the people than referring back to already produced stuff in the field. The proposed short story also presents a realistic portrayal of a woman in a postcolonial India.