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A THESIS
GENDER INEQUALITY CONFLICT IN ZORA NEALE HURSTON’S “SWEAT” AND “THE GILDED SIX-BITS”
MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN
NIM. 20131111047
THE ADVISORS
Dra. Masulah MA
Ari Setyorini, S.S, M.A.
ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURABAYA
2018
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GENDER INEQUALITY CONFLICT IN ZORA NEALE HURSTON’S
“SWEAT” AND “THE GILDED SIX-BITS”
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THESIS
Submited For Fullfillment of Requirements The Degree of Sarjana Pendidikan
MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN NIM: 20131111074
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURABAYA
MOTTO:
“NEVER SURENDER TO A PROBLEMS BUT SURENDER YOUR
PROBLEMS TO GOD”
MOTTO AND DEDICATION
DEDICATION:
This research is dedicated to my beloved family, especially for my parent,
my father Fahrur Rozi and my mother Ma’rufah who motivate me to finish this
research. My lovely brother Mohammad muhyiddin and my sisters Nur Kholisoh
and Nazlatul Mawaddah who always support me everytime, and my beloved
friends in English Department „13 who always help and give motivation to me for
iii HALAMAN PERSETUJUAN PEMBIMBING
Skripsi yang ditulis oleh Muhammad Izzuddin ini telah disetujui oleh dosen
pembimbing untuk diujikan tanggal 15 Agustus 2018.
Dosen Pembimbing Tanda Tangan Tanggal
I. Dra. Masulah MA ……….. ………..
II. Ari Setyorini S.S, MA ……….. ………..
Mengetahui:
Ketua Program Studi Pendididkan Bahasa Inggris
HALAMAN PENGESAHAN PANITIA UJIAN
Skripsi ini yang ditulis oleh Muhammad Izzuddin telah diuji dan dinyatakan sah
oleh Panitia Ujian Tingkat Sarjana (S1) Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya sebagai salah satu syarat memperoleh gelar
Sarjana pendidikan, pada tanggal 15 Agustus 2018.
Dosen Penguji Tanda Tangan Tanggal
I. Dra. Mas‟ulah, MA ………... ...
II. Radius Setiyawan, S.Pd., M.A ………... ...
III.Pramudana Ihsan, S.Hum., M.Pd. ………... ...
Mengetahui,
Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya
Dekan,
v PERNYATAAN TIDAK MELAKUKAN PLAGIAT
Saya yang bertanda tangan dibawah ini :
Nama : Muhammad Izzuddin
NIM : 20131111074
Fakultas : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
Program Studi : Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Menyatakan bahwa skripsi yang saya tulis ini benar – benar tulisan kerya
sendiri, bukan hasil plagiasi, baik sebagian maupun keseluruhan. Bila
kemudian hari terbukti hasil plagiasi, maka saya bersedia menerima sanksi
akademi sesuai ketentuan yang berlaku di Universitas Muhammadiyah
Surabaya.
Surabaya, 15 Agustus 2018
Yang membuat pernyataan,
(Muhammad Izzuddin)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Praise is to Allah who has been giving me guidance and assistance untill the writer able to finish the final paper entitled “GENDER INEQUALITY CONFLICT IN ZORA NEALE HURSTON “SWEAT” AND “THE GILDED SIX-BITS””. This study is writen to fullfill the requirements in completing the degree of Sarjana Pendidikan (S.Pd) in English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya.
During the writing process of this research, the writer received many guidances and supports from many wonderful people. Therefore, the writer wants to express the deepest gratitude to all of them for their cooperation and kindness. The writer wishes to dedicate thanks to:
1. My beloved mother Suharti and beloved father Abdul Majid, you are the biggest motivation for the researcher. Thank you for everything.
2. My lovely husband Mohammad Mukhsinin, thank you for your love and support.
3. Dra. Mas‟ulah, MA, as the first advisor for her guidance, advice, and motivation to arrange this research.
4. Ari Setyorini S.S, MA, as the second advisor. Thanks for your guiadance and helpful correction during the consultation.
5. The big family of English Department 2013. Thank you for support and help.
6. All of the lecturers in English Department of Education Faculty. Thanks for all guidance, knowledge, support and motivation.
7. Dr. dr. Sukadiono, MM, as Rector of Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya
8. Endah Hendrawati, SE.,M.Pd, as Dean of Teacher Training and Education. 9. Drs. Wijayadi, M.Pd, as achief of English Department
Finally, the researcher realizes that this research is too far from being perfect. She really allows all readers to give suggestion to improve this research. The researcher hopes that this research would be beneficial to everyone. Amin.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
ix TABLE OF CONTENT
PAGE OF TITTLE ... i
MOTTO AND DEDICATION ... ii
HALAMAN PERSETUJUAN PEMBIMBING ... iii
HALAMAN PENGESAHAN PANITIA UJIAN ... iv
PERNYATAAN TIDAK MELAKUKAN PLAGIAT ... v
ABSTRACT ... vi
ABSTRACT ... vii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ... viii
TABLE OF CONTENT ... ix
CHAPTER I ... 1
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ... 5
A. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK ... 5
1. Theory of Conflict ... 5
2. Gender Inequality ... 7
4. Gender Struggle for Equality ... 8
5. Feminism ... 9
6. Feminist Literary Criticism ... 10
B. PREVIOUS STUDY... 12
CHAPTER III... 15
RESEACH METHODOLOGY ... 15
A. Research Design ... 15
B. Data and Data Sources ... 15
C. Data Collection Technique ... 16
D. Data Analysis Technique ... 16
CHAPTER IV ... 17
ANALYSIS ... 17
A. Gender Inequality Conflicts in Sweat and The Gilded Six-Bits ... 17
1. Sweat ... 17
1.1. Man vs. Society ... 18
1.2. Man vs. Man ... 18
2. The Gilded Six-Bits... 19
2.1. Man vs. Man ... 20
B. The Female Character‟s Struggle To Gain Gender Equality In Zora Neale Hurston‟s Sweat and The Gilded Six-Bits... 22
1. The Female Character‟s Struggle in Sweat ... 22
1.1. Praying ... 22
1.2. Being Calm and Staying Quiet ... 23
1.3. Defending Her House and Herself ... 24
1.4. Being Tougher and Braver ... 25
2. The Female Character Struggle in The Gilded Six-Bits ... 26
2.1. Sacrificing Her Marriage ... 26
2.2. Refuse To Be Rolled ... 27
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A. Conclusion ... 29
B. Suggestion ... 29
REFERENCES ... 31
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Zora Neale Hurston Biography ... Error! Bookmark not defined.
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