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Exploring Superiority and Racism as the Impacts of Paternalism in Burmese Days by George Orwell Adi, Bagas Cahyo; Istiani, Imas
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 16 No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Faculty of Letters, Universitas Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v16i2.4602

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Burmese Days is a novel by George Orwell, inspired by his experiences as a police officer in Burma. At that time, Burma was under British colonial rule, which led to the belief that local people were inferior to British people. This research aims to show how George Orwell depicts one of the characters, Ellis, with a sense of superiority and racism based on paternalism. The research uses a qualitative descriptive method, using Edward Said’s theory of Orientalism as the primary source to understand how the West defines the East. Orientalism is a way to understand the East based on the experiences and knowledge of Europeans. This research aims to discover the sense of paternalism in the novel and how paternalism caused racism and superiority. The researchers found that the arrival of the British to Burmese made Ellis think that local people could not govern themselves. He felt that local people were destined to be enslaved, and this sense of colonialist paternalism caused racism and superiority to emerge in him. Ellis firmly refused to accept local people into the club by raising the issue of racism and the superiority of British people over local people.
The Struggles Of The Low-Caste Untouchables In The God Of Small Things In Navigating Crisis Of Modernity Nurjanah, Fitri; Istiani, Imas
Eralingua: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Asing dan Sastra Vol 9, No 1 (2025): ERALINGUA
Publisher : Makassar State University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/eralingua.v9i1.69068

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The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy depicts in depth the crisis of modernity faced by the lower caste Untouchables, primarily through the character of Velutha. Modernity itself is an emerging value in a society that is associated with domination over irrationality. The main conflict at issue in this research is the clash that occurs in traditional Indian society represented by the upper-caste, Touchable, and the low-caste, Untouchable. Caste discrimination as a form of conflict is still deeply embedded in Indian society. The low caste, commonly referred to as Untouchables, experience many difficulties in their struggle for identity and in rationalizing thoughts that are constrained by the culture of society that continues to view them with the stigma of lower caste. The struggle of the Untouchables against the power structure at that time was divided into several difficult phases, such as the case of Velutha's forbidden relationship with an upper caste named Ammu. Thus, it was found that the main enemy in their struggle was the social norms of the society itself. The conclusion was that the conflict between tradition and modernity remained deeply rooted, and hopes for change and equality failed to be achieved. This is the final finding of this research, named a crisis of modernity. The implication is the need to continue to fight for individual rights and against all forms of discrimination, as well as supporting social change that is equitable for all.  
EXISTENTIAL STRUGGLES AND EMBODIED FEMALE IDENTITY PORTRAYED IN MIEKO KAWAKAMI NOVEL BREASTS AND EGGS Prihatina, Yoshinta Nur; Istiani, Imas
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v8i2.19517

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This study investigates the existential journeys of female characters in Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami, emphasizing the body as a site of identity formation amid cultural and societal constraints. Using a qualitative analytical approach grounded in existential feminist theory, the research uncovers the inner conflicts experienced by women as they confront issues of bodily autonomy, selfhood, and normative expectations. Through the experiences of Makiko, Natsuko, and Midoriko, the novel illustrates how ingrained cultural standards, reproductive expectations, and the internalization of objectification suppress women’s agency. These narratives reflect the broader struggle between self-realization and societal limitation within a patriarchal framework. The study contributes to the discourse on existential feminism in the context of Japanese literature, offering nuanced insights into embodied female resistance and the complex interplay between autonomy, identity, and systemic oppression.
Analysis of Structural Violence in Stephen King’s Carrie (1974): A Galtungian Perspective Al haq, Dzohiroh Fathiah; Istiani, Imas
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i4.1057

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This article examines the significance of violence, particularly structural violence—as a critical topic of literary research. Violence is a persistent and evolving element of human life, making it essential to explore its forms and implications. As societies have developed through the establishment of governments, regulations, and institutions, structural violence has become increasingly prevalent. This form of violence manifests as indirect harm embedded within social, economic, and political systems, often disadvantaging specific individuals or groups through financial hardship, unequal access to education, healthcare disparities, and discrimination. Notably, structural violence often goes unnoticed and lacks a clearly identifiable perpetrator. The purpose of this study is to analyze the portrayal of violence, with a focus on structural violence, in Stephen King’s novel Carrie. Employing a qualitative method, this research draws upon textual evidence from the novel to support its analysis. The findings reveal that Carrie reflects various instances of structural violence through its narrative, particularly those that inflict invisible wounds on the victim. However, this study is limited to institutionally embedded forms of violence, leaving broader dimensions of the topic open for future exploration.
The Resistance of Subaltern Class against Patriarchal Hegemony in Cantik Itu Luka by Eka Kurniawan Shofa, Ghefira Zahira; Istiani, Imas
Journal of Language and Literature Vol 25, No 1 (2025): April
Publisher : Universitas Sanata Dharma

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/joll.v25i1.9598

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This study aims to examine patriarchal hegemony in the novel Cantik Itu Luka (Beauty Is a Wound) by Eka Kurniawan using the theories of Gramsci and Walby regarding colonial culture and ideology that controls the women who are classified as the subaltern classes under male power in various aspects of life. According to Spivak’s theory, subaltern class is an individual or social group that is marginalized under dominating power economically, socially, and culturally. This study also uses postcolonial approach by Tyson which serves to examine and respond to colonial influence on social structure, identity, and cultural continuity. The study of patriarchal hegemony in Cantik Itu Luka examines three main aspects: (1) the manifestation of patriarchal hegemony in the subaltern class; (2) the psychological and emotional impact of patriarchal hegemony on subaltern women; and (3) the forms of resistance against hegemonic. The research data are quotations from the novel contained in the form of words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs that interpret the issue of patriarchal hegemony obtained from narration, dialog, characters' thoughts, and storyline. The data collection used literature study techniques, whereas the data analysis used qualitative descriptive techniques. The results of this study resulted in the discovery that patriarchal hegemony greatly influences society's ideology about subaltern women, all forms of community attitudes in the form of objectification, subordination, and marginalization of subalterns cause impacts, responses, and resistance by subaltern classes.
Intersectionality and the hidden patriarchy in Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Qothrunnada, Atik; Istiani, Imas
EduLite: Journal of English Education, Literature and Culture Vol 10, No 2 (2025): August 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/e.10.2.571-587

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This study explores intersectional identities in female characters to investigate hidden patriarchy in Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This study aims to explore the intersectional identities of female characters and how they expose the hidden patriarchal structures within the narrative. Using a qualitative descriptive approach with textual analysis applied to selected female characters as primary data, this study used Crenshaw’s intersectional feminist lens to explore how overlapping identities affect equality in society. The findings of this study uncover the female characters only function as supporters, enforcers, or extensions of male authority. It highlights that the female characters experience overlapping oppression and are positioned in a male-dominated hierarchy. The conclusion of this study proves that the existence of hidden patriarchy in the narrative is revealed through the lens of intersectionality which clarifies gender-based boundaries. It is recommended that further discussions and critical analyses be conducted to challenge patriarchal narratives in popular literature, as literary representations continue to reflect and reinforce societal norms.
Defeating racism on African-Americans through music statements and achievements: An analysis of severals Kendrick Lamar’s album Manik, Kosmas Merguna Ganda; Istiani, Imas
Rainbow : Journal of Literature, Linguistics and Culture Studies Vol. 14 (2025): Special Edition
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/rainbow.v14i.30358

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This article examines how Kendrick Lamar’s music serves as a powerful confronting and defeating racism against African Americans through his lyrical statements and artistic achievements. Focusing on several of his seminal albums including Section.80, good kid, m.A.A.d city, To Pimp a Butterfly, and DAMN.—the analysis highlights Lamar’s incisive critique of systemic and institutionalized racism, police brutality, and cultural marginalization. His work not only exposes the structural inequalities faced by Black communities but also explores themes of identity, resilience, and empowerment, offering a nuanced portrayal of African-American life in contemporary America. By unpacking key songs and their socio-political contexts, this study reveals how Lamar’s music transcends entertainment to become a form of cultural resistance and social activism. Moreover, the article discusses the broader impact of Lamar’s achievements, including his role in shaping public discourse on race and inspiring collective empowerment within and beyond the African-American community. Ultimately, this analysis situates Kendrick Lamar as a pivotal figure whose artistic contributions significantly advance the struggle against racism through the transformative power of music.
NATIONALISM THROUGH GENERATIONS IN JHUMPA LAHIRI'S THE NAMESAKE Alysia Shofi Nabila Puteri; Imas Istiani
Journal of English Teaching, Applied Linguistics and Literatures (JETALL) Vol 8, No 2 (2025): Jetall
Publisher : Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/jetall.v8i2.22818

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National identity is a part of one’s self constructed by experience, memory, and cultural surroundings. This study explores how two generations of Indian immigrants express their nationalism in Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake. Using a postcolonial lens, this study applies Benedict Anderson's theory of imagined communities to examine the first-generation immigrants, Ashoke and Ashima, who maintain strong emotional ties to India by preserving Indian culture through food, clothing, language, habits, rituals, and resisting aspects of American customs. Meanwhile, their children, Gogol and Sonia, represent the second-generation immigrants who grew up in the United States and adopted American lifestyles. Their nationalism appears in more subtle and unconscious ways, more like Americans in terms of food preferences, habits, and holiday celebrations. Upon analysis, it was found that Gogol and Sonia did not wholly abandon their roots, as they persisted in Indian traditions such as wearing traditional attire and following a mourning diet ritual. Michael Billig's concept of banal nationalism is used to analyze how this generation blends American influence with selective participation in Indian customs. The study shows that nationalism can still be expressed abroad and does not have to be shown through overt or political acts.
Female Emancipation amidst Religious Patriarchy in Tara Westover’s Educated: A Feminist Literary Analysis Utami, Ananda Fathiyyah; Istiani, Imas
Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol 13, No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jbs.v13i3.133999

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This study investigates the underexplored representation and contestation of religiously grounded patriarchal systems in contemporary feminist literary studies, focusing on memoirs. It analyzes mechanisms of women’s oppression and forms of female resistance in Tara Westover’s Educated through qualitative narrative analysis of key episodes, including domestic violence, educational mobility, and religious indoctrination. Employing Sylvia Walby’s framework of patriarchal structures alongside Mary Daly’s critique of androcentric theology, the study identifies two central modes of patriarchal control. First, domestic patriarchy is embodied by Tara’s father, Gene, whose religious authority governs family behavior and restricts access to education and external institutions, illustrating how religious doctrine enforces hierarchical gender relations within the household. Second, Tara’s resistance emerges through her pursuit of academic achievement and financial autonomy, marking a gradual disengagement from domestic control and a redefinition of her subjectivity. Her intervention in her sister-in-law’s experience of domestic violence further exemplifies a shift from compliance to active moral agency. The analysis expands Walby’s model by revealing how religious ideology sustains domestic patriarchy even as women engage with broader social institutions. This article contributes to feminist literary criticism by illuminating the complex interplay of religious indoctrination and familial patriarchy in Educated, and by framing education as a situated form of resistance within patriarchal religious contexts.
Peningkatan Skill Personal Branding Menggunakan Media Sosial untuk Pencari Kerja Freshgraduate di Semarang Pratama, Hendi; Istiani, Imas; Amalia, Widya
Varia Humanika Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/vh.v6i1.20104

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Media sosial telah menjadi alat penting dalam membangun personal branding, khususnya bagi fresh graduate yang mencari pekerjaan. Artikel ini mendeskripsikan program pelatihan intensif yang dirancang untuk meningkatkan keterampilan personal branding di media sosial bagi lulusan baru di Semarang. Program ini mencakup dua sesi, yaitu pelatihan offline selama enam jam dan evaluasi online melalui simulasi. Berdasarkan hasil pretest dan posttest, peserta menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam pemahaman konsep seperti konsistensi, Unique Value Proposition (UVP), dan Call to Action (CTA). Selain itu, hasil persepsi menunjukkan peningkatan kepercayaan diri peserta dalam mempraktikkan personal branding. Program ini terbukti efektif dalam membekali fresh graduate dengan strategi personal branding yang relevan, meskipun tantangan masih ditemukan dalam aspek penentuan niche. Penelitian lebih lanjut diperlukan untuk mengeksplorasi dampak jangka panjang pelatihan ini terhadap kesuksesan karier peserta.
Co-Authors Adi, Bagas Cahyo Ahmad Husain Al haq, Dzohiroh Fathiah Alysia Shofi Nabila Puteri Amalia, Widya Amri, Sherly Anam, Zuhrul Anin Eka Sulistyawati Eva Fatimah Eva Fatimah Hendi Pratama Husain, Ahmad Lutfi Ashar Mauludin, Lutfi Ashar Manik, Kosmas Merguna Ganda Norlaili, Maulida Nur Prihatina, Yoshinta Nurjanah, Fitri Prihatina, Yoshinta Nur Qothrunnada, Atik Rinanti Arnisa Sabani, Irbatun Sakina Sunmud Shofa, Ghefira Zahira Sumaryani, Sri Utami, Almira Irwaniyanti Utami, Ananda Fathiyyah Yuvita Yuvita