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Maya Angelou’s Poems “Still I Rise” and “Woman Work”: Voices of Defiance on Female Violence and Resistance Suhadi, Agung
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): December
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v4i3.7587

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This article explores the complex portrayal of female violence and resistance in Maya Angelou’s poetry. By examining key poems, this study uncover how Angelou addresses the dynamics of power, suffering, and resilience, highlighting the poet’s unique voice in confronting and transcending the violence experienced by women. Her poems "Still I Rise" and "Woman Work" provide powerful examinations of female violence and resistance, highlighting the resilience and strength of women facing systemic and personal adversities. In "Still I Rise," Angelou portrays an unyielding spirit in the face of oppression and dehumanization. The poem's repeated affirmation of rising above derogatory treatment and emotional abuse exemplifies a profound resistance to societal constraints. Similarly, "Woman Work" underscores the relentless labor performed by women, including physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Through the imagery of caregiving and repetitive tasks, Angelou illustrates how women’s work is a form of resistance against undervaluation and neglect. In shorts, both poems celebrate the capacity for joy and self-assertion amidst struggle, reinforcing the themes of empowerment and defiance.
Reading Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s Voice in Mangir: Misogyny or Feminism? Suhadi, Agung; Sarwit
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v5i3.9657

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Pramoedya’s Mangir has long attracted critical attention for its ambiguity, particularly concerning whether the text reflects misogynistic tendencies or a feminist critique of women’s oppression. This article argues that Pramoedya adopts a feminist perspective; a writer who empathetically portrays female’s struggles, affirms women’s resistance to patriarchy, and values the women in his life cannot be considered misogynistic. Through his depictions of sympathetic characterization, and subtle criticism of patriarchal power, Pramoedya presents his female as a complex female torn between loyalty and love. This article presents an analysis Mangir work using gender representation theory to determine whether the narrative reinforces misogyny or challenges patriarchal authority. Employing qualitative textual analysis, it explores female agency, patriarchal domination, and structural violence within the socio-political context of Mataram. Pambayun—caught between political manipulation and emotional vulnerability—emerges as the central figure illustrating the contradictions of gendered power relations. The findings show that while the narrative depicts women’s oppression and objectification, Pramoedya simultaneously constructs a subtle feminist voice by exposing patriarchal cruelty, critiquing male political ambition, and highlighting women’s emotional and moral resilience. Rather than supporting misogyny, Mangir functions as a critique of patriarchal injustice, using female suffering to reveal the consequences of gendered power. This research contributes to broader discussions of gender politics in Indonesian literature and positions Mangir as a text open to feminist interpretation.