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A critique of America: Occidentalism in Umar Kayam’s Cold War literature Seribu Kunang-Kunang di Manhattan Taufiqurrohman, Muhammad; Sudibyo, Sudibyo; Manshur, Fadlil Munawwar
KEMBARA: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): April (in-progress)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/kembara.v12i1.40678

Abstract

Cold War literary studies remain dominated by Western perspectives, particularly narratives from the United States and the Soviet Union, resulting in the marginalization of literary experiences and criticism from Third World countries. Indonesian literary works that represent America as an object of critique have seldom been read as integral to global Cold War literary discourse. This research aims to uncover and explain criticisms of the United States in Umar Kayam's short story collection Seribu Kunang-Kunang di Manhattan within the context of Cold War Literature, using Indonesia’s perspective as part of the Third World. This study employs a qualitative-descriptive approach within a postcolonial framework, combining the concept of Occidentalism with an intersectional analysis of race, class, and gender. The analytical method used is a wide, close, and deep reading approach that integrates textual analysis and historical context. The research data include primary textual units from short stories, as well as secondary data, including interviews, contextual observations, historical documentation, and relevant academic literature. The results show that Kayam delivers an ideological critique of America by portraying it as a dark and ambiguous space, with a working-class society that is vulnerable and apolitical, and patriarchal gender relations, thereby dismantling the myth of America as a symbol of progress and universal freedom. This research concludes that Indonesian literature serves as a legitimate medium for cultural and ideological critique of Western hegemony, while also affirming Indonesia’s active position in global Cold War literary discourse.
Co-Authors Abdul Aziz Agung, Langgeng Akmal Jaya Al Muttaqii, Muhammad Aldara, Intan Anggraeni, Pangesti Anggraeni, Tika Aprinus Salam Dahlan, Astryd Viandila Dewi, Aisha Andini Indira Dewojati, Cahyaningrum Diah Riski Gusti Dwi Cahyo Kartiko Eddy Hermanto Fadlil Munawwar Manshur Fahmi, Muhammad Zaki faruk faruk Fauziah, Sarah Ferry Budhi Susetyo Frastica Deswardani Ginting, JP Hanafiah, Luthfi Harendika, Melania Shinta Hary Sulistyo Ilma, Awla Akbar Indradewa, Rhian Jafar Lantowa Jati, Anisa Ambar Joanita, Ulfi khoerudin, koko Krisyono, Danar Hari Laksmidevi Juwono, Ariadne Lenny Marlinda Lismeri, Lia Lubi, Ahmad Manshur , Fadlil Munawwar Marbun, Maja Pranata Mochamad Ridwan Muhammad Amin Muhammad Ikbal Muhammad Taufiqurrohman, Muhammad Muratin, Muratin Novi Siti Kussuji Indrastuti Nulhakim, Lukman Peri Oktiarmi Prabawati, Theresia Sekar Pramudya, Injira Rizqy Pratama, Dian Septiani Priscila Fitriasih Limbong Pudjiastuti, Titik Puspita, Afifah Lingga Putri, Descenda Angelia Putriana, Silvia Ramadhan, Cahyo Setiadi Ramandani, Adityas Agung Ramdhani, Aditya Dwi Reva Edra Nugraha Rohman, Fakhrony Sholahudin Ronidin Ronidin Rozana, Monna Safitri Safitri Santiko, Erik Budi Saripudin, Khansa Syaima Rihaadatul Aisya Sarwan, Sarwan Sasmita, Ismoyo Aji Sinurat, Menita Situmeang, Rudy Tahan Mangapul Sjamsjul Anam Sugeng Priyanto, Sugeng Sukma, Vinda Avri Suprihatin Suprihatin Swastanto, Yoedhi Syaiful Anwar Tiurmaida, Serepina Tri Adi Sarwoko Wahyuni, Sri Amelia Widodo Widodo yati, indri Yudanto, Sigit Dwi Yuli Darni Yustinah Yustinah Zalianty, Sebila Aulia Zipora Sembiring Zulian, Muhammad Rizki Zuliana, Rina