Volume IV Special Issue II February 2024

Name of Author : Mehnaz Chowdhary

Title of the paper : Disability and Resilience: Exploring the Human Response to Chemical Disasters in Indra Sinhas Animals People

Abstract: This study explores the complex relationship that exists between disabled and resilience following a chemical accident, as portrayed in the novel Animals People by Indra Sinha. The study intends to offer light on the complex nature of disability narratives in post-disaster cultures by extensively investigating the experiences of the protagonist, Animal, and other characters who have distinct physical issues as a result of the toxic aftermath. The research emphasises the resilience that arises in the face of environmental deterioration by examining how people with disabilities negotiate and adapt to environmental challenges through a literary perspective. Moreover, the examination delves deeper into the wider societal ramifications, tackling the obstacles and prospects for empowering and advocating for people with disabilities following natural disasters. The present study advances knowledge of the connections between environmental justices, disability studies, and how people react to industrial disasters.

Keywords : Disability, Resilience, Environmental Justice, Chemical Disasters, Empowerment, Post-Disaster Societies, Animals People

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Page Number : 49-53