Dinamika Bahasa dan Budaya
Vol 20 No 2 (2025): Dinamika Bahasa dan Budaya

The Representation of Gender Inequality during the Victorian Era in “Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess”

Saputri, Fanny Diah Eka (Unknown)
Rahayu, Endang Yuliani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Aug 2025

Abstract

This analysis discusses the types of gender inequality and representations of gender inequality and feminism as depicted in the novel “Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess.” That occurred in the Victorian era. This study aims to find out the form of Gender Inequality experienced by Enola and how feminism is depicted in the novel “Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess.” In this study, the writer uses a context-oriented approach. The approach applied to the study is the theory of Social Roles by Alice H. Eagly. According to this theory, the natural differences between men and women may lead to social and cultural expectations. The results of this analysis, the writer found that gender inequality that occurred in the Victorian era were in the field of stereotype, violence and subordination. In addition, a Feminism is also depicted by Enola's intelligent, independent and courageous behaviour. Therefore, Enola Holmes is described as a feminist who fights against inequality in the Victorian era. Key words: Gender Inequality, Feminism, Gender Roles

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fbib1

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Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Dinamika Bahasa dan Budaya is journal published by Fakultas Bahasa dan Ilmu Budaya (FBIB) Unisbank Semarang. It is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal dedicated to enhancing and disseminating scholarly work in the form of conceptual and research-based articles within the fields of Linguistics and ...