Exploring Ecofeminist Themes in Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and Christina Dalcher's Vox

Ecofeminism is a philosophical framework that explores the intersections between environmental degradation and the oppression of women. It examines how patriarchal systems of power contribute to both ecological harm and gender-based subjugation, asserting dominance over women’s bodies and the natural world. According to ecofeminist theory, the objectification and control of both women and nature stem from the same ideological roots, which sustain systems of oppression. Through an ecofeminist lens, Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye and Christina Dalcher’s Vox can be comparatively analysed to reveal how both texts engage with issues of control, resistance, and the erosion of both body and mind within gendered structures. This paper offers a comparative perspective on the portrayal of ecofeminist themes in The Bluest Eye and Vox, emphasising how each narrative reflects the convergence of social, environmental, and gender-based concerns.