ECOFEMINISM AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERATURE OF PAKISTAN: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

This article explores how ecofeminist concepts intersect with literary representations and how they influence Pakistani environmental consciousness. The study uses a systematic review methodology and pulls from current literature on gender, environment, and feminism. A selection of pertinent publications for the study is produced by data screening from Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Academia. This article investigates the efforts of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), particularly the Aurat Foundation and LEAD, to advance environmental awareness, education, and women's empowerment. The study also highlights the significance of women's participation in sustainable development by synthesizing studies on indigenous perspectives on gender and environment. The theoretical foundations examine the connection between gender, nature, and environmental issues. Discussed are the obstacles and prospects facing ecofeminism in Pakistan, with a particular emphasis on governance that is sensitive to gender. The report offers policy implications and proposals in its conclusion, including a legislative framework for ecofeminist and gender-responsive governance. The study offers a thorough grasp of how ecofeminist ideas might help address environmental issues within Pakistan's particular setting.