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VIOLA MCBEE’S DISLOCATED BELONGING: BLACK WOMANHOOD AND RACIAL VIOLENCE IN ARNOLD EDWARDS’ COME FULL CIRCLE Faqih, Achmad; Zahroh, Fatimatuz; Taufik, Moh.; Utami, Yuni Putri; Linia, Marisa; Fane, Awati
Rubikon : Journal of Transnational American Studies Vol 13, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Pengkajian Amerika, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/rubikon.v13i1.110832

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This article investigates how Black womanhood and racial violence are portrayed in Arnold Edwards’s Come Full Circle through the character of Viola McBee, a Black woman whose life is shaped by unresolved trauma, historical injustice, and spatial displacement. The research is motivated by the need to understand how literature represents the intersections of race, gender, and memory, particularly in narratives centered on Black women’s lived experiences. The central problem concerns how dislocated belonging operates in Viola’s identity as both victim and agent of justice. Drawing on Critical Race Feminism, Black Feminist Thought, and Spatial Theory, the study employs a qualitative textual analysis to examine how Viola’s response to racial and sexual violence challenges legal justice and redefines moral accountability. The findings reveal that Viola resists dominant cultural narratives that demand silence or forgiveness, asserting her agency by transforming personal memory into political resistance. Her character challenges the spatial and legal structures that exclude Black women, making visible the emotional and material costs of systemic violence. The article contributes to American Studies by demonstrating how fictional texts can confront historical silences and center Black women’s voices as vital frameworks for ethical and political critique.
Bijak Bermedia Sosial dan Konsekuensi Hukumnya bagi Remaja (Sosialisasi Hukum di SMA Negeri Pagerbarang Kabupaten Tegal) Soesi Idayanti; Moh. Taufik; Andi Zulfa Majida; Sugiyanto Sugiyanto
Jurnal Informasi Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Mei :Jurnal Informasi Pengabdian Masyarakat
Publisher : Institut Nalanda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47861/jipm-nalanda.v4i2.2224

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Being wise on social media for teenagers means using digital platforms consciously, responsibly, and in accordance with legal and ethical norms. Teenagers need to understand that every post, comment, and dissemination of information has legal implications, such as the risk of privacy violations, defamation, hate speech, and the spread of hoaxes. This understanding is crucial to ensuring that social media is used positively as a means of expression, education, and social interaction without causing future legal problems. Teenagers who upload content containing insults, accusations, or negative comments about others may be subject to legal sanctions. Posts on social media are considered statements in a public space, so even if made privately or jokingly, they still have the potential to violate the law if they harm the honor of others. The legal consequences include criminal proceedings, fines, and/or imprisonment. Therefore, digital literacy education and parental guidance are essential to help teenagers develop critical thinking, self-control, and ethical awareness in navigating online environments safely and responsibly.