The changing existence of the image of women in Motinggo Busye's novels

Dedi Pramono (Ahmad Dahlan University)
Islahuddin Islahuddin (Fatoni University)
Xiao Lixian (Guangdong University of Foreign Studies)

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Vol. 43 No. 2 (2023): BAHASTRA

This research aims to reveal changes in the image of women in the novel by Motinggo Busye, which was published 30 years (1960 – 1990). The theory used in this research is feminist theory. The research method uses qualitative content description. The subject of this research was carried out using a purposive sampling technique, namely the novel by Motinggo Busye which was published 30 years (1960 - 1990). The results of this research indicate a change in the image of women in providing biological material needs from aggressive, immoral and hedonistic to polite, civilized and religious.