Proceedings of Jogjakarta Communication Conference (JCC)
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): The 5th Jogjakarta Communication Conference (JCC)

Female Characters' Resistance to Domestication in the Netflix Film Gadis Kretek Series, Simone de Beauvoir's Feminism Studies

Nur Annisa Miftachul Jannah (Unknown)
Firly Annisa (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jun 2024

Abstract

  The Gadis Kretek series on Netflix (2023) emerged as a phenomenal show upon its debut in November 2023. This series, an adaptation of Ratih Kumala's novel "Gadis Kretek" (2012), showcases the journey of the main character, Dasiyah, as she endeavors to break free from the constraints of patriarchy amidst the backdrop of 1960s Indonesian political turmoil. Dasiyah's character consistently challenges the societal norms that confine her as a woman. This research seeks to identify the various forms of resistance displayed by female characters against domestication, drawing upon Simone de Beauvoir's feminist theories. The primary source material for this study is the Netflix series "Gadis Kretek," analyzed through qualitative methods and cinematographic techniques. Findings reveal instances of social injustice perpetrated against female characters through domestication. Resistance among these characters manifests in rejecting arranged marriages, refusing subordination, pursuing employment, and boldly advocating for their romantic interests. Thus, this research contributes to understanding the imperative of resisting domestication, particularly for women.

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jcc

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Social Sciences

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Proceedings of Jogjakarta Communication Conference (JCC) is the media to publish conference scientific articles received from the annual conference JCC started on 2019. This proceeding also published annually with the scope of communication science related to various topics Related topic with ...