Research Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Research Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin (Agustus 2026 - Januari 2027)

The Portrayal of Women in Unbelievable Series by Lisa Cholodenko: A Social Feminist Perspective

Siti Regina Gobel (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Rachmi Laya (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Novi Rusnarty Usu (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the portrayal of women in the Netflix series Unbelievable (2019) directed by Lisa Cholodenko through the perspective of Nancy Fraser’s social feminism. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method using feminist literary criticism as the research approach. The data consist of selected scenes, dialogues, and narrative events from the series that reflect women’s experiences within social and institutional structures. Data were collected through documentation techniques and analyzed through identification, classification, categorization, and interpretation stages based on Fraser’s theoretical framework. The findings reveal that the series portrays women as individuals who experience structural inequalities, institutional bias, and emotional trauma while simultaneously demonstrating resilience and agency. The dimension of economic justice is reflected in women’s financial vulnerability and limited institutional support. Intersectionality appears through the influence of social background and class on women’s credibility and treatment. Political representation is illustrated through women’s leadership and decision-making roles within law enforcement institutions. Meanwhile, care and social reproduction are reflected in emotional support, caregiving practices.

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Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

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Research Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin (e-ISSN: 2962-2743) merupakan jurnal nasional multidisiplin open access dan peer-reviewed yang diterbitkan oleh Transbahasa. Publikasi dalam jurnal ini mencakup artikel orisinal, review, maupun studi kasus yang memenuhi standar etika ilmiah. Fokus jurnal ...