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Journal : Lingua Susastra

Ketimpangan Sosial dalam Novel Pincuk Garing karya Tulus Setiyadi Fajarwati, Kinanti Dwi; Widagdo, Sungging; Anggraeni, Sri Prastiti Kusuma
Lingua Susastra Vol 6, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Departemen Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia dan Daerah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ls.v6i1.470

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The issue of social inequality in Indonesia remains a critical topic, particularly concerning access to education, the economy, and social justice, which are often marginalized in rural communities. This phenomenon is also reflected in literary works, including the novel Pincuk Garing by Tulus Setiyadi. This study aims to explore the manifestations of social inequality as depicted in the novel. The central research question concerns how forms of social inequality are represented through the characters and their relationships within the narrative. This research adopts a qualitative descriptive method with an objective literary approach, employing Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of capital (economic, cultural, social, and symbolic) to identify various forms of capital, alongside Robert Stanton’s theory of story facts to analyze how these capitals are embedded in character construction and depiction. The findings reveal a disproportionate distribution of capital: economic (12 instances, 31%), cultural (6 instances, 15.3%), social (8 instances, 20.5%), and symbolic (13 instances, 33.3%). This imbalance directly influences disparities in power, recognition, and opportunity, wherein characters with greater capital are portrayed as dominant, while those with limited capital are frequently marginalized. These findings underscore the significant role of literature as a mirror of social realities and contribute to addressing gaps in existing scholarship by applying Bourdieu’s capital theory to Pincuk Garing, thereby offering a comprehensive analysis of multidimensional social inequality.
Dari Objek Kekuasaan ke Subjek Perlawanan: Agensi Perempuan dalam Lakon Kethoprak Rara Mendut-Pranacitra Ningsih, Santini Ayu; Purnomo, Sucipto Hadi; Widagdo, Sungging
Lingua Susastra Vol 6, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Departemen Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia dan Daerah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ls.v6i1.473

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Traditional kethoprak performances often portray women as passive figures, but the play Rara Mendut-Pranacitra challenges this by presenting an active female protagonist. This study analyzes how the central character, Rara Mendut, demonstrates female agency by fighting for her desires and freedom against a patriarchal social structure. Using a qualitative, descriptive-analytical approach grounded in Anthony Giddens's theory of agency, the research examines specific dialogues and scenes from a performance available on the Balkam TV YouTube channel. The analysis reveals that Rara Mendut exhibits her agency through three key indicators: reflective agency (subtly rejecting marriage proposals), symbolic negotiation (using humor to challenge authority), and personal decision-making (gaining economic independence). Her ultimate act of agency is her radical choice to control her own destiny. The findings confirm that traditional performing arts can serve as a powerful medium for female resistance. This study demonstrates that female characters in Javanese narratives are not merely passive objects but active agents capable of shaping social structures from within, providing a valuable theoretical perspective beyond traditional feminist criticism.