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Journal : Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra

Representation of Gender Inequality in Eka Kurniawan’s Cantik Itu Luka: A Feminist Review Tanjung, Tia Wulandari; Hayati, Yenni
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 11 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v11i3.6499

Abstract

This study examines the representation of gender injustice in Eka Kurniawan’s novel Cantik Itu Luka through a qualitative content analysis approach. The research focuses on five dominant forms of gender-based oppression: stereotyping, violence, double burden, marginalization, and subordination. These categories were applied to classify and interpret the narrative elements such as character, plot, and thematic structure that reflect unequal gender relations within the text. Data were collected through a thorough textual reading, supported by keyword identification and classification based on feminist theory, particularly radical and postcolonial feminism. The results reveal that stereotyping is the most frequently occurring form of injustice, where female characters are often labeled as immoral, dishonorable, or inherently inferior. Acts of violence against women, both physical and symbolic, are portrayed as normalized responses within patriarchal and militaristic structures. The novel also depicts how female characters experience a double burden working in both domestic and economic spheres without recognition or compensation. Furthermore, women's access to education, agency, and public space is repeatedly denied, reinforcing their marginalization. While subordination appears less frequently, it is ideologically significant in shaping the female characters’ roles as submissive, obedient, and sacrificial figures. Despite focusing on a single literary work, this study contributes to the development of feminist literary criticism in Indonesia by demonstrating how narrative fiction can reflect, reinforce, and challenge prevailing gender ideologies. The study also offers insights for further interdisciplinary research and critical literacy practices centered on gender equity.
Co-Authors Ade Putra Agustina Agustina Ajopan, Depri Anggraeni, Indri Anita Prima Putri Ardanela, Ardanela Armalina Armalina Armayunita, Weni Asmawati Asmawati Atmazaki Atmazaki Awlia Ramadhani Ayu Gustia Ningsih Azizah Azizah Azkiya, Hidayati Azzahra, Hanifah Bakhtaruddin Nasution Bima Muhammad Galuh Chairany Yandi Fitri Dadi Satria Damayanti, Cici Damayanti, Elok Delsa Jelita Putri Devy Kurnia Alamsyah Efendi, Risi Ega Setia Nanda Ega Setia Nanda Ema Apriyani Fadhlurrahman, Muhammad Fauzi Fadila Pratiwi Fanny Oktiza Faradianti, Merinda Febrianto Ramadhan Fernando, Riki Frannanda, Harisa Irma Fretti Wulandari Gaguk Rudianto Gunawan, Debi Hafrizal Hafrizal Harris Effendi Thahar Hasanuddin WS Huri, Ranti Maretna Idris, Mohd. Rashid Md Ilhami El Husna Irfani Basri Islaminata, Dori Jayawardana, Mahawitra Jeihan Nabila Kamarullah, Reza Lubis, Prinsella Balqis M. Ismail Nst. Malta Nelisa Manik, Teti Ronaido Mardhatillah, Febrianti Maulana, Rafi Merissa Nedya Ananda Meta Anggraini Mira Amazola Mita Domi Fella Henanggil Mohd Rashid Md Idris Muhammad Ismail Nasution Muhardis Muhardis Murni MS, Desy Naifah, Silmi Nik Muhammad Affendi, Prof. Madya Datin DR. Nik Rafidah Novera, Dian Novi Yolanda Nst., Muhammad Ismail Nugraha, Anggra Nurizzati Nurizzati Nurizzati Nushashikin Nushashikin Prinsella Balqis Lubis Purwanasari, Intan Putra, Oji Tri Ananda Putri, Diantri Seprina Putri, Meza Junita Putri, Prihatini Rasyid, Yulianti Ridha Hasnul Ulya Roza Muchtar Saputri, Angi Sari, Fitri Marta Sari, Seplia Sartika Setiawan, Teguh Putra SIMANJUNTAK, DAIRI SAPTA RINDU Sonya Rizki Wulandari Sri Devi Wahyu Ningsih Suryadi, Irfan Susi Andriani, Susi Syafriadi Syafriadi Syafriania, Herni Harpin Syahrul R. Syainit, Rahma Aulia Syukri, Muthia Rahmi Tanhas, Iis Meli Witari Aslin Tanjung, Tia Wulandari Tika Rahayu Ulfa Sazari Utami, Utri Verga Dian Rasyiqah Vivi Indriyani Wadiah, Nur Wahyuni, Fuji Wanda, Winia Widya Husein Windari, Essy Yunita Windy Septian Wiradi, Dedek Yanti, Mira Febri Yasnur Asri Yasnur Asri Yossy Fitry Yudha, Feizal Mandala Yulia Fitrina Yulia Nelfita Yuliana Yulianti Rasyid Yunas, Naufal Zakky Yunisa Oktavia Zahra, Afifah Zarwanda Adani Viandri Zulfadhli Zulfadhli