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A Quest on the Development of Feminism in America in Riding Freedom and Fingersmith Anna Sriastuti
TEKNOSASTIK Vol 21, No 1 (2023): TEKNOSASTIK
Publisher : Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33365/ts.v21i1.2425

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The feminist movement in America is experiencing rapid development. The early feminist idea about woman's right to vote has developed on other issues, including sexuality and reproductive rights, ideas about universal femininity, the body, gender, and heteronormativity. In its development, feminism is sometimes associated with lesbianism. This linkage occurs because lesbian and feminist criticism grow in response to patriarchal oppression. Raised as an orphan, the two main female characters in Riding Freedom struggle to survive and achieve their freedom and happiness. Charlotte in Riding Freedom obscures her feminist identity to get equal opportunities with men. Susan in Fingersmith fights for her rights, even though she engages in lesbianism. By using these two novels as primary data, and data on the development of feminism in America as secondary data, this study aims to show the evolution of feminism in America, starting from the issue of voting described in The Riding Freedom, to the issue of lesbianism in Fingersmith's novel as the effect of disappointment from man's oppression. Feminist criticism and lesbian criticism are the two theories used in this research. This study finds that American women's struggle to gain equality with men requires a long process. The trauma of men's oppression supports the practice of lesbianism in America.
A View of Declining of Christianity in America through “Avatar”: A Semiotic Approach Sriastuti, Anna
TEKNOSASTIK Vol 22, No 2 (2024): TEKNOSASTIK
Publisher : Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33365/ts.v22i2.4006

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This study delves into the pivotal role of religion in shaping the American narrative, emphasizing the waning influence of Christianity. Originating from the historical context of the Puritans' break from the Church of England to purify their faith, Christianity has experienced significant shifts in prevalence among Americans. While it was once a ubiquitous identity, recent trends indicate a decline, with approximately two-thirds of adults now identifying as Christians. This evolving religious landscape has become a matter of concern for Americans, influencing various literary works. Notably, the Avatar film series, encompassing Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water, subtly addresses issues of religious beliefs. Despite the less overt exploration of religious themes, the presence of a Great Mother figure in the narratives suggests a persistent inclination toward supernatural beliefs. Employing a descriptive qualitative method and specifically utilizing conceptual and associative meanings in the semiotic approach, this study analyzes the nuanced portrayal of Christianity's decline in America within the context of the Avatar film series.