The presentation evaluates Begum Rokeya's novella "Sultana's Dream" from an eco-feminist perspective. It discusses how the novella portrays a utopian female-led society that has achieved gender equality and environmental sustainability through advances in science and technology. The presentation examines how the society challenges patriarchal norms and the traditional role of women. It argues that analyzing the novella through an eco-feminist lens highlights its themes of empowering women and developing society in an environmentally-friendly way.

1. Presentation on
An Evaluation Of Sultana’s Dream By Begum
Rokeya From Eco-feminist Perspective
Sharmin Islam Shurovy
Department of English
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh

2. Background
• The concept of eco-feminism and its evolution
• The historical and social context of Begum Rokeya's time and its influence
on her writing
• Finding the relation between patriarchal society and environmental problems
• Condition of women during Begum Rokeya
• Contribution and relation with the current world

3. Thesis Statement
Discussion of eco-feminist perspective to evaluate the patriarchal power
structure
 Exploring the role of women in the development of science and technology,
as depicted in Sultana’s Dream
Evaluation of the utopian world and its importance in the novella
Highlighting the potential for gender equality and environmental
sustainability through a feminist lens

4. Supporting Argument
Portrayal of reverse purdah tradition in the novel
Highlighting the use of science and technology for the better of society and
nature
Showing females as strong and decision-maker
Arguing against the patriarchal society
Focusing on a female-oriented yet highly developed society

5. Work Citation
Barry, Peter. Beginning Theory: An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory. Manchester
and New York: Manchester University Press, 2002.
Hasan, Md Mahmudul. "Commemorating Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain and Contextualising
Her Work in South Asian Muslim Feminism." Asiatic: IIUM Journal of English Language
and Literature 7.2, 2013: 39-59
Roye, Susmita. "‘Sultana’s Dream’vs. Rokeya’s Reality: A Study of One of the ‘Pioneering’
Feminist Science Fictions." Kunapipi 31.2, 2009: 12.