ABSTRACT
This chapter interestingly unfolds a case of men-centrism and its domination in the transforming ecologies of Darjeeling areas of the eastern Himalayas. Thus, ecomasculinity either collectively or individually is reflected heavily in the biocentric projects of development, sustainability, livelihood, nature care and nurturing and even in the revival mechanisms. Thus, in the context of the Anthropocene, such ‘male-dominated mountain economies are primarily contributing to the mountain ecosystem's deterioration’ and are termed as the ‘third wave’ capitalism. Carbon footprints and waste accumulation are the evitable consequences in such mountain economies that are male-dominating and centred around rising tourism, tea and timber. By engaging in critical dialogue with queer ecologies and ecomasculinities, this chapter ‘untangles a complex ecological link between gender, development, and the neoliberal economy’ in the Darjeeling region of the eastern Himalayas.
