Nature’s #MeToo
Testimonies of Ecological Abuse
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 24217802 |
|---|---|
| Authors | R Bhattacharyya (0000-0002-4290-6172) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 205-222 |
| Publication date | 2026-09-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Space and Culture India (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2052-8396 • E-ISSN: 2052-8396 |
| Publisher | ACCB Publishing (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.20896/jtvxrk54 |
| OpenAlex | W7214499922 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 31 |
In 2017, the tale of sexual assault via a tweet by Alyssa Jayne Milano, an American actress cum activist, revolutionised not only feminism but also the #MeToo movement, which took centre stage in social media reckonings like wildfires worldwide by naming and shaming the perpetrators of violence against women. But what about Nature’s #MeToo? Are there any whispers regarding violence and ecological abuse in the wilderness? This study probes the metaphorical and material parallels between the #MeToo movement and environmental justice struggles. To achieve this, the commentary attempts to reimagine ecological degradation as a form of systemic abuse—where silenced landscapes, exploited ecosystems, and marginalised communities bear witness to extractive violence. Drawing on interdisciplinary sources including ecofeminism, Indigenous epistemologies, and environmental law, the study foregrounds “testimonies” from polluted rivers, deforested hills, and displaced populations to interrogate the politics of voice, consent, and accountability in environmental discourse. By framing nature as a violated subject rather than a passive resource, the analysis challenges dominant narratives of development and progress, advocating for reparative justice and ethical stewardship. The work ultimately calls for a shift from anthropocentric exploitation to relational care, in which ecological testimony is not only heard but also acted upon through sustainable practices.
#MeToo · Anthropocentrism · Deforestation · displacement · Ecofeminism · ecological degradation · Environmental justice · Environmental law · Indigenous epistemologies · relational care · reparative justice · sustainable practices · Ecocriticism and Environmental Literature · Environmental law and policy · Pollution · Social Sciences and Humanities
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |