English Community Journal
Vol 10, No 2 (2026): English Community Journal

GENDER INJUSTICE AND ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES IN HERWIN NOVIANTO’S RUMAH UNTUK ALIE

Surismiati Surismiati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang)
Supriatini Supriatini (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang)
Jeni Amiriski (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2026

Abstract

Gender discrimination in film invites examination of its relationship with religious values. This study analyzed representations of gender discrimination in Herwin Novianto’s Rumah untuk Alie and examined them from an Islamic perspective. A qualitative design used an Islamic theological lens. Data comprised dialogue, scenes, and character expressions collected through observation and documentation. Analysis followed Miles and Huberman’s procedures: data collection, reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. The film contained 34 instances of gender discrimination: 7 cases of marginalization, 5 of subordination, 8 of stereotyping, 11 of violence, and 3 of double burden. These appeared as unfair treatment, exclusion, verbal and physical abuse, and restrictions on women’s social roles. The study interprets these portrayals as inconsistent with Islamic principles of justice, dignity, respect for women, and partnership between women and men.

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Journal Info

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englishcommunity

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Subject

Education

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English Community Journal is a journal of English Education Journal of Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang. English Community Journal includes articles of English Education and published in twice a year, march and September. English Community Journal ...