THE EFFECTS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION FOR
FAMILIES IN THE FREEDOM WRITERS MOVIE DIRECTED
BY RICHARD LAGRAVENESE (2007): A SOCIOLOGICAL
APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
By
DESI TRI LESTYO PAMUNGKAS A 320 060 237
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
APPROVAL
THE EFFECTS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION FOR FAMILIES IN THE
FREEDOM WRITERS MOVIE DIRECTED BY RICHARD LAGRAVENESE
(2007): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
By:
DESI TRI LESTYO PAMUNGKAS A 320 060 237
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First Consultant Second Consultant
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THE EFFECTS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION FOR FAMILIES IN THE
FREEDOM WRITERS MOVIE DIRECTED BY RICHARD LAGRAVENESE
(2007): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
By:
DESI TRI LESTYO PAMUNGKAS A 320 060 237
Accepted and Approved by Board of Examiner School of Teaching Training and Education
TESTIMONIAL STATEMENT
Here with, I testify that in this research paper, there is no plagiarism of
the previous literary work which has been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a
university, nor there are opinions nor masterpieces which have been written or
published by other, except those which the writing are referred in the manuscript,
mentioned in the literary view and bibliography.
In the next day, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony hence I will hold fully responsible.
Surakarta, July 2011
MOTTO
1. There is no secret to reach the success. A successful can be happened
because preparation, hard work, and will learn from failure.
2. If you have a trouble, don’t ever to leave it because trouble is a friend
in our life.
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
1. The writer’s father
2. The writer’s mother
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum wr.wb.
Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin, praised be to Alloh SWT, the owner of
this universe, the merciful who gives a million blessing, miracles and accountables
gifts to the writer, so he can accomplish his research paper entitled : “THE
EFFECTS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION FOR FAMILIES IN THE
FREEDOM WRITERS MOVIE DIRECTED BY RICHARD LAGRAVENESE
(2007): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH” as the requirement for getting
bachelor degree of education in English Department of Muhammadiyah University
of Surakarta.
Peace is upon Muhammad, the last messager of Alloh, who will be
hero for all his follower in the life after. The writers realizes that this research
paper would never been possible without other people’s help, so that the writer
would like to thanks to the people who have support personaly and profesionally
over the years during the making of this research paper, they are:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, as the Dean of the School of Teacher Training and
Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S, as the chief of English Department who has permitted to
3. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, as the first consultant who has given a
valuable guidance and suggestion during the completion of this research
paper,
4. Nur Hidayat, S.Pd, as the second consultant for being good consultant and
giving the writer suggestion, precious time in correcting this research paper,
5. All of the lecturers of English Department, thanks for precious knowledges,
helps, and supports in acquiring the study as far as this,
6. His dearest father and mother. Thanks for support, spirit and pray.
Absolutely, the writer cannot do anything without love and prays,
7. His best friends. Furqon, Wawan, Putri, Eko, Amey, Decha, Bimo, Togle,
Kondo, Bogle, Jekek Kethek, David, Dinda, Ria Cempluk. For laugh, spirit
and the days when have shared together. Keep go on guys, never give up.
8. His lovely Beib. Fitri Ayu Wulandari for your love.
9. His beloved brother and sister. Thanks for loves, supports and prays, and
10. All of the people who cannot be mentioned one by one, thanks for everything.
Deep down on the writer’s heart, he realized that this research paper is
so far for being perfect. The writer invites comments and suggestion from the
readers for the betterment of this research paper. Hopefully, this research paper
will be useful for those who are interested in investigating the racial
descrimination of another movie.
Surakarta,...2011
TABLE OF CONTENT A. Background of the Study...1
B. Literatute Review...8
C. Problem Statement...9
D. Reaseach Limitation...9
E. Objective of the Study...10
F. Benefit of the Study...10
G. Research Method...11
H. Paper Organization...13
CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORY A. Sociology of Literature...14
B. Major Principles of Sociology of Lirerature...15
D. Theoritical Aplication...22
CHAPTER III SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND A. Social Aspect...23
B. Economi Aspect...28
C. Political Aspect...30
D. Science and Technology Aspect...32
E. Cultural Aspect...33
F. Religion Aspect...35
CHAPTER IV STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS A. Structural Elament...37
1. Narrative Elements... 37
a. Declarative and Characterization...37
1) Major Character...37
2) Minor Character...51
b. Setting...59
1) Setting of Place...60
2) Setting of Time...64
c. Plot...65
d. Point of View...71
e. Themes...72
2. Technical Elements of the Movie...72
a. Mise en Scene...72
b. Casting...75
d. Song...80
e. Editing...82
B. Discussion...83
CHAPTER V SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS A. Social Aspect...90
B. Economic Aspect...92
C. Political Aspect...95
D. Culture Aspect...97
E. Religion Aspect...100
F. Science and Technology Aspect...102
G. Discussion...105
CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION A. Conclusion...108
B. Suggestion...110
BIBLIOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL REFERENCE
SUMMARY
DESI TRI LESTYO PAMUNGKAS, A 320 060 237, “THE EFFECTS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION FOR FAMILIES IN THE FREEDOM WRITERS MOVIE DIRECTED BY RICHARD LAGRAVENESE (2007): A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH”. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSY OF SURAKARTA. RESEARCH PAPER 2011.
The objectives of the study are (1) to analyze Freedom Writers movie based on its structural elements, (2) to analyze the effect of racial discrimination for families in the Freedom Writers movie based on the sociological approach.
In collecting the data the writer uses library research. The data are collected from the books, articles and other resources related to the topic. This research employs the theory of sociological of literature, major principal of sociological of literature, and structure elements of the movie.
The study comes to the following conclusions. First, based on the structural analysis of each elements, it shows that the character and characterization, casting, plot, setting, point of view, theme, mise en scene, cinematography, sound and editing are related to each other and form the unity into good quality of a movie. Second, based on the sociological analysis, there is close relation between the movie production and the social reality underlying it, such as the global issues of human right and heroism. This movie also criticizes the tendency of imposing the cultural values of the dominant group over the minority.
Keywords : Racial Discrination, Freedom Writers, Sociological Approach
First Consultant Second Consultant
(Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed) (Nur Hidayat, S.Pd)
NIK. 727 NIK. 771
The Dean of Education Faculty
