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Gender and Power Relations in Aisha Saeed’s Amal Unbound Albi Fahri; Ida Rosida
Muslim English Literature Vol 2, No 1 (2023): Muslim English Literature
Publisher : UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v2i1.29294

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This paper discusses the power relation and gender in the novel Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed (2018). This study focuses on the four main characters, Amal, Abu, Jawad, and Baji, in which  Abu, Amal ‘s father, has a relationship that puts her as a subordinate one as well as Jawad, who has the power from his economic aspect. The restriction experienced by a female character, Amal, became a gender issue regarding the oppression of women, which must be surrendered to certain power circumstances. This research explores the power relations between female and male characters and their effect on gender. This study uses a qualitative method and applies Michel Foucault's theory of power relations and the concept of gender. The results show that Amal’s resistance is echoed in the desire to destroy the power structure that put Jawad as the highest authority holder. Amal prioritizes resistance to free her choice in her gender identity, and power relations are obliged to change with the resistance. Power in this discourse installs itself and produces real material effects, which social power structure and the prescribed gender norms also affect the relationship between characters. Power relations exist as the main female character, Amal has a certain relationship with the other main male characters and another female character. The power comes from the relation then brings oppression toward women. Power is compiled, established, and realized through certain knowledge and discourse. In addition, Amal’s appearance, which represents her gender identity, also indicates resistance toward the oppression she experienced. To conclude, subordination and oppression toward women are undeniable, as men are socially and culturally designed to be powerful. Meanwhile, women are powerless. 
Gender and Power Relations in Aisha Saeed’s Amal Unbound Fahri, Albi; Rosida, Ida
Muslim English Literature Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Muslim English Literature
Publisher : UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v2i1.29294

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This paper discusses the power relation and gender in the novel Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed (2018). This study focuses on the four main characters, Amal, Abu, Jawad, and Baji, in which  Abu, Amal ‘s father, has a relationship that puts her as a subordinate one as well as Jawad, who has the power from his economic aspect. The restriction experienced by a female character, Amal, became a gender issue regarding the oppression of women, which must be surrendered to certain power circumstances. This research explores the power relations between female and male characters and their effect on gender. This study uses a qualitative method and applies Michel Foucault's theory of power relations and the concept of gender. The results show that Amal’s resistance is echoed in the desire to destroy the power structure that put Jawad as the highest authority holder. Amal prioritizes resistance to free her choice in her gender identity, and power relations are obliged to change with the resistance. Power in this discourse installs itself and produces real material effects, which social power structure and the prescribed gender norms also affect the relationship between characters. Power relations exist as the main female character, Amal has a certain relationship with the other main male characters and another female character. The power comes from the relation then brings oppression toward women. Power is compiled, established, and realized through certain knowledge and discourse. In addition, Amal’s appearance, which represents her gender identity, also indicates resistance toward the oppression she experienced. To conclude, subordination and oppression toward women are undeniable, as men are socially and culturally designed to be powerful. Meanwhile, women are powerless. 
Understanding Theoretical Frameworks in Gender Studies: Feminism, Postfeminism, and Islamic Feminism Andhina Qaddis Fithratana; Bunga Aminah Salsabila; Rosida, Ida
Muslim English Literature Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Muslim English Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/mel.v4i2.49246

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This paper discusses feminist movements from the first wave, second wave, third wave, and post-feminism and highlights Islamic feminism. Feminism occurred in the 19th and early 20th centuries and focused on fighting for women’s rights. These feminism concepts are highly important to see the ongoing phenomenon within society engaging with gender issues such as gender inequality, discrimination, and violence against women. This research provides a deeper understanding of the growth of the feminist movement and related issues in social, cultural, and political contexts as well as current issues that are connected to it. This highlights the theoretical developments and its critical debates. This paper was written using a systematic literature review method to find out how the feminist movement develop from the past to the present time. The aim of a literature review is to acquire a theoretical foundation that can help resolve the study challenge and strengthen the researcher's analyisis on gender issues. Discrimination against women was pervasive and affected women’s life particularlt for gender constraints. Still,  women's place in society was seen as inferior and unequal.  Through developing feminism, women are able to stand up for their rights, achieve their goals of gender equality and justice.