Pengarang
Magdalena Baga
Subjek
- Sastra
Abstrak
21st-century digital novels, accessible through mobile apps like Webnovel, Dreame, and Play Books,
commonly depict women characters as powerless, impoverished stepdaughters or illegitimate children. These
prevalent themes in digital novels often reinforce patriarchal norms and present themes of fathers' financial
struggles and indebtedness to wealthy families resulted to contract marriage or planned marriage. Employing the
approach of feminist literary criticism, this study aims to examine how these novels uphold antiquated
perceptions of women's identity. Through the reading strategy of feminist literary criticism is revealed that these
digital novels represented the old construction about women identity, perpetuating the idea that women are
powerless and financially dependent on men. From the setting of the novel, we know that the offered themes
were not only occurred in eastern culture but also in western culture. They depict women as inanimate objects,
lacking agency and voice. The narratives promote patriarchy by portraying male power and oppression as
protection, often emphasizing material wealth. This notion is strategically disseminated through digital novels,
targeting the millennial generation who have easy access to digital media. Consequently, younger women may
internalize these ideas and accept their subjugated role. Instead, digital novels should empower women to
navigate patriarchal constraints and depict men who respect and support women's autonomy, challenging
traditional gender norms. While the study employs feminist literary criticism as the reading strategy, it's
important to acknowledge that different theoretical frameworks or approaches may provide alternative
interpretations of the novels. Recognizing the limitations and potential biases of the chosen methodology could
lead to a more balanced analysis.
Keywords: digital; novel; construction; women; identity
Penerbit
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Kontributor
Magdalena Baga
Terbit
2023
Tipe Material
ARTIKEL
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