SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
SoCul (ISSN:2798-4672 ) is a bimonthly journal aiming at facilitating and sharing the disseminations of research findings, elaboration of theories, methods, knowledge, social engineering and learning and outputs in terms of breakthroughs, innovations, best practices in terms of community service or outreach relevant with Social and cultural issues. It mainly focuses, not limited, research papers related to what are considered being connected with social culture issues such as cultural values and heritage, literature, language learning, art and education. It may include economic and technology issue in the sense of social engineering and network development for poverty and illiteracy solution.
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The Impact of patriarchy on a woman's life: A Study on the Life of Nora in Hendrik Ibsen's A Doll House: The Impact of in Hendri Ibsen's A Doll's House Patriarchy on A Woman's Life: A Study on the Life of Nora
Siti Fatimah Prasetiani;
Ceisy Wuntu;
Imelda Lolowang
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 1 No. 5 (2021): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
Publisher : Faculty of Language and Arts (Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni) Universitas Negeri Manado
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This research is intended to reveal the impact of patriarchy in Hendrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. In conducting this research, the researchers use qualitative method. The data are collected in the forms of word, and need the researchers’ active participation and also the deep analysis of the research. The researchers use Marxist feminist that considers describing women’s basic material weakness and women’s statues and class on the family. The researchers also use the three structures of patriarchy by Walby to classify the data. The first result is the impact of patriarchy in economic control. Second result is the impact of patriarchy in culture structure such as woman subordination and gender stereotype, and the third results is the impact of patriarchy in violence such as Violation of Women’s right and Verbal violence.
THE USE OF GENERATIVE LEARNING STRATEGY TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' WRITING SKILL IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
Agusmaliani;
Paula Rombepajung;
Tirza A. Kumayas
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 1 No. 5 (2021): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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The aim of this study is to determine whether or not there is an effect on the use of generative learning strategy to improve students’ writing skill in descriptive texts at grade eight of SMP N 6 Tondano. This study involves 30 students consisting 15 students in experimental group and 15 students in control group. This study uses a quantitative research design which is a quasi-experimental research. Data collecting is done by giving a test to write a descriptive text with pre-test and post-test, by students’ in two groups. The mean score of experimental group is 17.73 and control group was 9.6. The data are analyzed using the t-test formula, the results is 5.055. The degrees of freedom is 28 were competency interval 0.05 (95%) is 2.048 and 0,01 (99%) is 2.763. Based on the result, it can be concluded that students’ skill in writing descriptive texts using generative learning increases, but does not increase significantly because from the post-test results on experimental group there are no students’ who are able to achieve score above the KKM. So, the researchers suggest that generative learning strategy should be replaced with other learning strategy.
HEROISM IN JACK LONDON'S THE CALL OF THE WILD
Ester Kalalo Kalalo-pakasi;
Jim Ronny Tuna;
Merlin M Maukar
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 1 No. 5 (2021): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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The purpose of this study is to examine the values of heroism in the novel The Call of The Wild by Jack London. This study aims to describe the heroism values contained in the novel The Call of the Wild by Jack London with a objective approach. To analyze the data, the researcher used qualitative methods, because the data were collected in the form of words. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources. The main source is the novel itself entitled The Call of the Wild. Secondary sources are books, articles, internet, and other literary works. In this research, there are six elements of the values of heroism they are: 1) Strength, 2) Bravery, 3) Integrity, 4) Saving Others, 5) Willing to Sacrifice, and 6) Selfless.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY THROUGH SPELLING BEE GAME
Esteria Salipadang;
Paula Hampp;
Fivy A Andries
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 1 No. 5 (2021): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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This study looked into whether or not using a spelling bee game may help pupils enhance their vocabulary mastery. The goal of this study is to see if students' vocabulary improved after playing the Spelling Bee Game. The quantitative method is used to conduct this study. This study uses a pre-experimental design with a single group pre test and post test. The subject of this research is first grade of SMP Anugrah Tondano consists of 10 students. The tests are in the forms of arrange random words, multiple choice and connecting pairs. The results of this study reveal that the mean post-test scores are higher (75) than the pre-test scores (46). Based on the findings, it can be stated that using the Spelling Bee Game to boost students' vocabulary is helpful since it stimulates students' learning and spelling of nouns.
STRUGGLE FOR A BETTER LIFE IN LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN
Gabriela Nadya Rompis;
Ignatius J C Tuerah;
Merlin M Maukar
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 1 No. 5 (2021): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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The purpose of this study is to reveal struggle in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. In conducting this study, the writers delimit only in revealing Josephine’s struggle for a better life. This research is qualitative research. The data are collected in form of words or picture rather than numbers. The data are taken only from the work itself and to see the interrelationship between the elements of the novel. The result of this study is to show the struggle of Jo for a better life. The first struggle is about Jo’s family, the second is struggle for Jo’s goals, and the last one is struggle in her love. Jo was motivated from the condition around her, so she wants to earn money to help her family financial, and make herself achieve the dream. Based on the result of this study, it can be concluded that the novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott teaches that struggle is a part of human life, so do not give up to achieve any good things all human beings heart's desire.
WOMAN'S FIGHT FOR EMANCIPATION AS REFLECTED IN CHARLOTTE BRONTE'S JANE EYRE
Alfianti Charmenita Lahinda;
Paula L. Hampp;
Imelda S. Lolowang
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 1 No. 5 (2021): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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This study aims to analyze woman's fight for emancipation in Jane Eyre novel by Charlotte Bronte, a novel written in the Victorian era and first published in 1847. Woman emancipation refers to woman's struggle to obtain rights that should be given in order for her potential to develop and function fully in certain aspects of life. In this study, the writers use qualitative research because the data are gathered in the form of words rather than numbers. The mimetic approach also employs in order to seek woman’s fight for a better life. There are two kinds of sources namely primary and secondary sources. The primary source is the novel itself whereas the secondary sources are from books and internet references. The result of the analysis shows Jane Eyre’s fight for woman emancipation, she has authority and freedom as a human being who is fully entitled to herself, and is able to decide the best path for herself. By using the feminism theory of Betty Friedan in The Feminine Mystique, it can be concluded that Jane Eyre is able to show her ability and become a female character who can be an excellent role model in the fight for emancipation.
VIOLENCE AGAINST AFRICAN-AMERICAN SLAVES AS SEEN IN SOLOMON NOTHUP'S TWELVE YEARS A SLAVE
Maria Manikome;
Paula A. Rombepajung;
Imelda S. Lolowang
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 1 No. 6 (2021): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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The purpose of this study was to reveal about violence against African-American slaves; the kinds of violence and impacts of violence to the slaves in Solomon Northup’s Twelve Years a Slave. This study is classified as a qualitative research because the writers gathered the data in the form of words as well as quotation from the work itself. The writers collected the data from two kinds of sources, namely primary source and secondary source. The primary source was taken from the novel Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, and the secondary sources are the other material that supports the research such as books, articles and websites. This study used a Sociological approach which regards the literary work as a social document that reflects the situation when the literary work was created. The results of this study showed that there are two kinds of violence against African-American slaves in Northup’s work; physical violence and psychological violence. The acts of violence wasreceived by the slaves result in some impacts include physical impact such as, suffering in pain, injury, and sick; and psychological impact such as, fear, trauma, and depression. Through sociological approach, it can be concluded that the novel Twelve Years a Slave really explained the real social condition of African-American slaves that occurred in the 19th century, where they experienced acts of violence from their white masters during slavery.
AN ANALYSIS OF POLITENESS MAXIMS USED BY THE MAIN CHARACTER IN COCO MOVIE
wedndha warouw;
Jenie Posumah;
Maikel B. G. Sanger
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 1 No. 5 (2021): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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This research is titled "An Analysis of Politeness Maxims Used by the Main Character in Coco Movie," this study focuses on maxims related to the politeness principle by Leech. As a result, the researchers create a problem as follows: What kinds of maxims are used in the Coco Movie? The researchers employe Leech's Theory to address the question. The descriptive qualitative approach is employed in this study. The discussions in the Coco Movie script are the source of this study's data. After examining the data, it is discovered that the Movie Coco contains five maxims. The following are the statistics: 9 tact maxims, 5 generosity maxims, 1 modesty maxim, 4 approbation maxims, and 5 agreement maxims. Furthermore, tact maxim is the most frequently used maxim in Coco’s movie since the main character in this movie is concerned more with giving benefit to people around him, by using the tact maxim the speaker shows respect to the hearer by employing the tact maxim.
SUPERIORITY COMPLEX IN JANE AUSTEN’S EMMA
Agnes Mila;
Mister Gidion Maru;
Tirza A. Kumayas
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 1 No. 6 (2021): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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The aim of this research is to reveal Emma’s superiority complex in Jane Austen’s Emma. In conducting this research, the method used is qualitative. The main source of this research is the novel itself. The second sources are based on books, the internet, and articles to support the writers in conducting this study. In analyzing the data, the researchers use psychoanalysis theory. The result shows that the superiority complex is the one psychological disorder where the main character, Emma, feels superior compared to other characters. This attitude should not be allowed to develop because it can break other people's character. There is nothing indication of psychological or social changed. Emma is lavishly praised by her father and governess, that prevent her from realizing her flaws and ill prepared her for life in the real world. Emma's background is unclear, and she doesn't learn anything about herself. Emma's marriage is not a true match founded only on shared sentiments of love.
THE USE OF ENGLISH SUBTITLE IN MOVIE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY
Natalia Sembel;
Noldy Pelengkahu;
Mister Gidion Maru
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 1 No. 6 (2021): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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The researches want to prove that there are alternative media that can be used to help students learn English vocabulary. The aim of this study is to find out whether the use of the English subtitle in movie medium is really influential or not in upgrading students’ vocabulary knowledge. Furthermore, to find out the significant difference between students who received treatment and students who did not receive treatment in improving vocabulary of the first-grade students in SMAN 1 Kakas in academic year 2021-2022. This study is quantitative experimental study with quasi experimental approach companied by pretest-posttest control group design which includes experimental group consisted of 20 students and control group consisted of 20 students. Both groups were given pre-test and post-test. The data analysis by using t-test showed that the experimental group's average score is 68.35 and control group's average score is 56.90. It can be concluded that there is a difference in the average value of students' learning outcomes between students who received treatment and students who did not receive treatment. Therefore, the English subtitle in learning medium called movie has an effect in improving vocabulary on the first-grade students in SMAN 1 Kakas in academic year 2021-2022 and the alternative hypothesis (H1) in this study is accepted.