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Woman Stereotype in the Novel Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata (2016) Mutiara Oktavia Herlina; Muhd. Al Hafizh
English Language and Literature Vol 11, No 3 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ell.v11i3.118400

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This article discusses a novel entitled Convenience Store Woman (2016) by Sayaka Murata. The issue raised is about the stereotype of women who are influenced by patriarchal culture and gender discrimination in society. This article aims to explain the forms of woman stereotypes and also show how woman characters can breaks these stereotypes. The descriptive qualitative method was used in this research, which applied Simone De Beauvoir's theory of existentialist feminism and Mansour Fakih's concept of gender discrimination about the relationship with the concept of gender that leads to discrimination. The results of the analysis show that the stereotype of women consists of three forms, namely women as mothers, women as incompetent people, women as sex objects.
Women’s Resistance toward Patriarchy Domination in Novel The Vegetarian (2015) by Hankang Nahdatul Nisaq; Muhd. Al- Hafizh
English Language and Literature Vol 11, No 4 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ell.v11i4.118980

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This thesis is an anlysis of a novel written by Hankang entitled The Vegetarian (2015). The problem of this analysis focuses onthe issue of women’s resistance toward patriarchy domination. This analisys deal with transformative ecofeminism theory. This study aims to find the forms of patriarchy domination toward women and to investigate women’s resistance toward patriarchy domination.    
Benevolent Sexism and Women Agency in Play Diving for Pearls (2012) by Katherine Thomson Nilam Chris Monica; Muhd. Al-Hafizh
English Language and Literature Vol 12, No 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ell.v12i2.122068

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This thesis is an analysis of a play written by Katherine Thomson entitled Diving for Pearls (2012). This analysis looks at benevolent sexism that is experienced by women who are victims of benevolent sexism acts. And also shows the actions of women's agency carried out by women to get out of the limited space they receive in their environment and also to be able to change their lives for the better. This analysis related to the feminist approach and the concept of benevolent sexism by Glick and Fiske and women agency by Buttler. The aim of this analysis is to what extent the character, conflict (plot), setting and stage direction contribute to reveal the issue of benevolent sexism and women agency. This analysis also depends a lot on the narrator to determine which parts of the play are used as the data. The result of the study shows that the woman experienced benevolent sexism such as always being considered weak, unable to take responsibility for herself, unable to protect herself and must always be protected, and not solving her own problems. However, Barbara shows the desire and belief that she has rights and is able to change her life for the better with her own abilities.
Racial Stereotypes Influence Characters’ Responses to The Racism in Dear Martin (2017) by Nic Stone Linda Amelia; Muhd. Al-Hafizh
English Language and Literature Vol 12, No 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ell.v12i2.118654

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This research is an analysis of the novel by Nic Stone entitled Dear Martin (2017). The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of racial stereotypes on the response of characters in the novel. This study uses racial stereotype theory to analyze the novel. The data are taken from words, phrases, sentences, and quotations in the novel. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis with a qualitative approach to gain a deep understanding, theory development, description of reality and social complexity. The results showed that racial stereotypes on black people have an influence on the response of the characters in them. The results show that characters who believe in certain stereotypes about black people respond to racism as if racism did not happen. Racial stereotypes also influence characters to commit racist acts. On the other hand, characters who do not believe in racial stereotypes think that racist actions are not right and respond to racism as something that should not be tolerated.
Subaltern Women in The Novel Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward Muhammad Dandi Saputra; Muhd. Al-Hafizh
English Language and Literature Vol 12, No 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ell.v12i3.122090

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This research is an analysis of the novel “Sing,Unburied,Sing" by Jasmyn Ward (2017).  In this study, the author aims to reveal the issue of the subaltern woman faced by Leonie’s characters as women who experience subaltern positions in their family and society.  In this analysis, there are two forms of oppression as an part of subaltern women.  The first is verbal oppression such as shouted, being sworn, humiliated, and threatened with harm. This action puts a woman in a subaltern position. The second is physical oppression such as being kicked, hit, pushed, scratched, or pinched.  Physical oppression gives a wound or scar to the woman as a result of the act. This analysis uses the concept of "subaltern, “ a branch of feminism proposed by Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak and supported by several other experts. The use of concepts based on the context of the novel and interpretation of the text.  In this analysis, the elements of the novel that help reveal the subaltern toward women are character, setting, plot, and conflict.
Psychological Condition Reflected in Adam Haslett's Short Story You Are Not Stranger Here (2002) Geovani, Oliffia Larensza; Al-Hafizh, Muhd.
English Language and Literature Vol 13, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ell.v13i2.125318

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 This study aimed to discus the psychological problem condition in Short story You’re Not Stranger Here by Adam Haslett (2002). This analysis  elaborated about the psychological problem (trauma) and the negative impact of the psychological problem itself. This analysis described about “Psychological Condition Reflected in Adam Haslett’s You’re Not Stranger Here  (2002). This research conducted using the descriptive qualitative approach. This data analysis was to analyze novel You’re Not Stranger Here (2002) by Adam Haslett. The data was collected from the quotation in the novel. The data was in the form of sentences, words and phrases .The source of data in this research was a novel written by Adam Haslett entitled You Are Not Stranger Here. The result of analysis "You Are Not a Stranger Here" by Adam Haslett delves deeply into the complexities of human psychology and mental illness through interconnected short stories. It portrays a range of psychological problems, including depression, anxiety, and trauma, and highlights their profound impact on individuals' lives. Through the characters' experiences, the short story sheds light on the various ways in which these conditions manifest, intertwine, and challenge their ability to function in their daily lives. 
The Struggle of African Americans against Racial Stereotypes Portrayed in Angie Thomas’s the Hate U Give (2017) Hakim, Reyhan Azra; Al-Hafizh, Muhd.
English Language and Literature Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ell.v13i1.127287

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This thesis focuses on The Hate U Give, a novel written by African American author Angie Thomas. The purpose of this study is to find out the types of racial stereotypes imposed on African Americans and how they struggle against them. This study uses racial stereotypes theory in order to analyze the novel. The data are taken from the words, sentences, phrases, and quotations from the novel. The method used in this study is the descriptive analysis with a qualitative approach to attain a profound comprehension and delve into social intricacies. In conducting the analysis, a racial stereotypes approach was applied. The result shows that there are three different types of racial stereotypes found in the novel such as criminal stereotype, fatherless black stereotype, and black ghetto stereotype. The study also shows that characters in the novel struggle against racial stereotypes in their own way, and some even want to change people's perceptions of racial stereotypes towards African Americans.
Land Dispossession In Poems Tribal Birth by Margaret Armstrong (1998), We Are Of A Tribe by Alberto Rios (2017), and Mother Earth by Nola Gregory (2020) Yeni, Resfida; Al-Hafizh, Muhd.
English Language and Literature Vol 12, No 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ell.v12i3.124271

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This research is an analysis of the poems Tribal Birth by Margaret Armstrong (1998), We Are of A Tribe by Alberto Rios (2017), and Mother Earth by Nola Gregory (2020). In this study, the author aims to reveal the form of land dispossession and the effort in protecting the land faced by the Aborigines in Australia. In this analysis, there are two forms of land dispossesion as an part of Aborigine. The first is colonial domination by the white people in order to taking the land. The second is indigenous rights as Aborigines. This analysis uses Post - Colonial theory to reveal the forms and the effort in protecting the land by the Aborigines. The use of concept based on the context of the poems and the interpretation of the text. In this analysis, the element of poetry that help reveal the implied meaning are tone, speaker, repetition and symbol. 
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Women in the Drama "Behind Closed Doors" by Janet Shaw 2005 Novita, Devi; Al-Hafizh, Muhd.
English Language and Literature Vol 12, No 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ell.v12i3.120489

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This research is an analysis of the drama "behind closed doors" by Janet Shaw (2005).  In this study, the author aims to reveal the issue of the impact of domestic violence on women faced by Harriet and Pearl's characters as wives who experience domestic violence by their husbands.  In this analysis, there are two impacts of domestic violence.  The first is abnormal behavior such as having an imaginary friend / a fantasy man as a way to survive in the household. Having an imaginary friend they can express all the desires they cannot get from a husband.  The next abnormal behavior found is normalizing violence by blaming herself and feeling worthy of being given violence by her husband because she is already in a case of depression. The second is the impact of physical injuries and bruises due to domestic violence received by women. This analysis uses the concept of "abnormal behaviors" which is a branch of psychology proposed by Sigmund Freud and supported by several other experts. The use of concepts based on the context of the drama and interpretation of the text.  In this analysis, the elements of drama that help reveal the impact of domestic violence are stage direction and dialogue.