SASKARA: Indonesian Journal of Society Studies
Vol 6 No 1 (2026): SASKARA: Indonesian Journal of Society Studies, Vol.6 No.1 2026

Representation of Ethical Issues and Social Reality in the Novel ‘Dua Garis Biru’

Farah Nur Afifah (UIN SIBER SYEKH NURJATI CIREBON)
Anggi Yus Susilowati (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyse the representation of ethical issues and social realities ofadolescents in the film Dua Garis Biru (2019). Using qualitative research methods withcontent analysis techniques, this study examines how narrative and visual elements constructthe phenomenon of teenage pregnancy outside of marriage. The results show that this filmsuccessfully reflects moral dilemmas, social stigma, and systemic failures in sexualityeducation and family communication. The analysis reveals that this film functions as anagent of social discourse that challenges patriarchal culture and the myth of early marriageas the only solution. By promoting the ethics of shared responsibility, this film transformspersonal issues into collective concerns. The study concludes that Dua Garis Biru is notmerely entertainment, but a comprehensive sexual education tool that encourages society toshift from judgemental morality towards a more empathetic, inclusive, and responsiveapproach to adolescent rights.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijrs

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Subject

Religion Humanities Environmental Science Social Sciences Other

Description

Starting the year of 2021, Saskara: Indonesian Journal of Society Studies will only focus on the study of Sociology either with qualitative or quantitative approaches. The journal seeks to be a medium that communicates the results of the newest field research of the lecturers, students, researchers, ...