Eco-Warriors: The Intersection Of Environmentalism And Masculinity In Contemporary Society

Abstract

This study examines the intersection of environmental protection and masculinity in modern society and the growing trend in literature to reimagine male protagonists as sustainability advocates to promote a more inclusive approach to environmental activism through the lens of literature. This paper explores how contemporary literature portrays the evolving relationship between male identity and ecological activism. By analysing a selection of novels and poems, this study examines the themes of environmental consciousness, gender roles, and the redefinition of masculinity in the context of environmental stewardship. The methodology entails conducting a critical literary analysis informed by ecofeminism and gender studies to discover how literary narratives reflect and challenge the traditional notions of masculinity. The findings point to a growing trend in the literature that reimagines male protagonists as advocates of ecological sustainability, emphasising the importance of a more inclusive and gender-sensitive approach to environmental issues. The intersection of environmental protection, how male identities are portrayed in connection with activism and ecological consciousness, themes of environmental stewardship, the redefinition of masculinity, and the cultural ramifications of connecting gender and environmental issues are all explored in this study.