Gender dalam Perspektif Aliran Feminisme: Analisis Wacana tentang Hakikat dan Kedudukan Perempuan

Nurmadani Nurmadani (Universitas Lampung, Bandar lampung)
M. Rama Darmawan (Universitas Lampung, Bandar Lampung)
Firdaus Danny (Universitas Lampung, Bandar Lampung)

Journal of Gender and Millennium Development Studies
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Gender and Millennium Development Studies, 2(2), 2025

Background: Studies on gender issues remain an important topic of debate in social, cultural, and academic contexts, especially in relation to how women are positioned within deeply entrenched patriarchal systems. Objective: The objective of this research is to analyze feminist texts from various schools of thought, including liberal, radical, Marxist, socialist, and postmodern feminism, to understand how these perspectives contribute to the broader conversation on gender equality and justice. Method: This research employs a qualitative method, focusing on the analysis of feminist texts from different schools of thought. Data were collected through a comprehensive literature review, and the analysis involved examining representations of women and the use of language that reflects ideology and power relations. Result; Although each feminist school has its own approach, all aim to advance gender equality and justice. They offer valuable insights into how gender roles are constructed and influenced by power and ideology. The research highlights that understanding gender as a social construct shaped by culture and power is key to driving social change. Conclusion: Gender is not a fixed biological characteristic but a social construct shaped by cultural and power dynamics. The research underscores the importance of interpreting feminist perspectives in a contextual and critical manner to foster more equitable social change. It highlights the need for gender-responsive approaches that respect the diversity of women's identities and experiences. Originality/Value: This study expands theoretical perspectives in the fields of gender studies, social philosophy, and critical sociology by integrating multiple feminist traditions, including liberal, radical, Marxist, socialist, and postmodern feminism to explain the dynamics of gender role construction, women's social positioning, and underlying power relations reflected in discourse, an area that remains insufficiently synthesized in contemporary literature. The proposed conceptual framework serves as a foundational reference and contributes to generating novel hypotheses, guiding future critical discourse analyses, and designing gender responsive social interventions.