IJAS: Indonesian Journal of Arabic Studies
Vol 5, No 1 (2023)

Representations of Feminism In The Drama Series Qalb Al Adala By Walter Parkes And William Finkelstein

Azza Zahra Rafiqah (University of Indonesia)
Bastian Zulyeno (University of Indonesia)
Siti Rohmah Soekarba (University of Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jun 2023

Abstract

Purpose: This study discusses the representation of feminism in the drama series Qalb Al Adala. Qalb Al Adala is an Emirati drama series that follows the perseverance of a woman named Farah in pursuing her career. This series was produced in January 2017 and aired in September 2017. This study aims to explain the representation of feminism and the signs representing feminism in the series. Design/methods/approach: This study uses the qualitative study method along with documentation and literature reviews. The theories applied in this study are the theory of feminism and the semiotic theory of John Fiske, which is based on codes of television. Findings: Results show that Qalb Al Adala represents the values of liberal feminism and existential feminism. The signs representing feminism are depicted through conventional representation with a code of character. On an ideological level, feminist values are represented by the values of liberal feminism and existential feminism.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijas

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Indonesian Journal of Arabic Studies (e-ISSN : 2686-1542 ) is a journal that publishes original papers researching or documenting issues in Arabic Studies. It is published by Departement of Arabic Language and Literature, IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon. The journal has regularly published twice a year ...