RIGHT TO WORK REFLECTED AT OKKY MADASARI’S THE YEARS
OF THE VOICELESS (2013): A FEMINIST APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
FATHIYA AZ ZAHRA A 320110002
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
ii APPROVAL
RIGHT TO WORK REFLECTED AT OKKY MADASARI’S THE YEARS OF
THE VOICELESS (2013): A FEMINIST APPROACH
RESEARCH PAPER
by:
FATHIYA AZ ZAHRA
A320110002
Approved to be examined by the Consultant Team
Consultant I Consultant II
Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum
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ACCEPTANCE
RIGHT TO WORK REFLECTED AT OKKY MADASARI’S THE YEARS OF
THE VOICELESS (2013): A FEMINIST APPROACH
by:
FATHIYA AZ ZAHRA
A320110002
Accepted by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
On 22 May 2015
Team of Examiners
1. Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed. ( )
(Chair Person)
2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum ( )
(Member I)
3. Dr. M. Thoyibi, M.S ( )
(Member II)
Dean
Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M.Hum,
iv TESTIMONY
The writer herewith testifies that in this research paper, there is no plagiarism of the
previous ones which have been made to get bachelor degree of education in
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta except those which had already been
referred in this research paper and mentioned in bibliography and virtual references.
Furthermore, there is also no opinion or master piece which has been written or
published by other writers.
Therefore, if it is later proved that there are untrue statements in this testimony, the
writer will hold full responsibility.
Surakarta, May 13th 2015
The Writer
v MOTTO
A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
(Colin Powell)
Action is the foundational key to all success.
(Pablo Picasso)
It's a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself
(Lester Burnham, American Beauty)
Work hard, Play hard, Travel hard. Make things easier.
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DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
My beloved Parents.
Thanks for the love, affection, prayer,
guidance, support and spirit. I love you so
much.
My beloved sister and all of my family.
Thanks for support and prayer.
My best partner “Mutun”. Thanks so much
for love, affection, attention, support,
patience, caring, prayer and faithfulness.
All of my beloved friends, thank you very
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulilahirobbil’alamin. Praise and gratitude to ALLAH SWT, the lord
of the lord in the universe, who gives blessing and guidance that the writer may
accomplish the research paper to obtain Bachelor Degree. Writing and conducting a
research is not as easy as flipping palm. However, with various helps and supports
from others, the writer manages to finish it.
Therefore, the writer would like to express her gratitude towards those who
have supported and guided her in doing this research paper. She is really thankful to:
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M.Hum, as Dean of School Teacher Training
and Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, S.Pd., Ph.D., as the Head of English Education
Department Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
3. The first consultant, Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed., who has given her
great help and guidance in finishing this research paper,
4. The second consultant, Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum, who has given research
guidance, correction, and suggestion for the sake of the credibility of this
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5. Aryati Prasetyarini, M.Pd as the academic consultant who has given me
motivation to finish my study.
6. All lecturers of English Education Department for their guidance and knowledge
which are shared to the writer patiently,
7. Both of her lovely parents Drs. Naji and Dra. Sri Wahyuni for their tremendous
affection, who always gives her love and spirit to the writer, who always guide
and supporting all the best for her, and they always pray for the writer’s success.
8. Her beloved sister Aprilia Qoulan Syakila for her love and spirit.
9. All of her family who have supported and prayed for the writer’s success.
10.Her dearest one “Naufal Bayutiarno” who always pushes her up, encourages
and motivates her in all things, which always accompany and patience to guide
her in getting better.
11.Her beloved friends in “The Cimit-cimit” Nur’aini Dyah Tri Utami, Maya Berlian Primadani and Indah Maratus S who always support, care, attention
to her and for the time shared.
12.Her friends in the University of the 2011 class A, who has struggled together
almost 4 years.
13.And to all the many people who made this research paper possible with thanks
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Hopefully, this research paper will be useful for those who wants to
study the Okky Madasari’s novel The Years of the Voiceless and enrich the reader‘s
knowledge dealing with the feminist approach. I realize that the research paper is still
far from being perfect. Therefore supportive criticism and suggestion are needed to
make this research paper later.
Wassalamualaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta, May 13th 2015
The Writer
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TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE ... i
APPROVAL ... ii
ACCEPTANCE ... iii
TESTIMONY ... iv
MOTTO ... v
DEDICATION ... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ... x
ABSTRACT ... xiv
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ... 1
A. Background of the Study... 1
B. Literature Review ... 6
C. Problem Statements... 7
D. Limitation of the Study ... 7
E. Objectives of the Study ... 7
F. Benefits of the Study ... 8
G. Research Method ... 8
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CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY ... 13
A. Notion of Feminism ... 13
B. Major Principle in Feminism ... 16
1. Women’s Position ... 16
2. Women’s Role ... 17
3. Women’s Right ... 17
4. Women’s Participation ... 18
C. Notion of Right to Work ... 19
D. Structural Elements of Play ... 22
1. Character and Characterization ... 22
2. Setting ... 23
3. Plot ... 24
4. Point of View ... 24
5. Style ... 24
6. Theme ... 25
E. Theoretical Application ... 25
CHAPTER III: SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE INDONESIAN SOCIETY IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY…………... 27
A. Social Background ... 27
1. Social Aspect... 27
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3. Political Aspect ... 30
4. Cultural Aspect ... 32
5. Religion Aspect ... 34
6. Women Condition in Indonesia era ... 35
7. Life of Author ... 37
CHAPTER IV: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ... 41
A. The Structural Element of the Novel ... 41
1. Character and Characterization ... 41
a. Major Character ... 41
b. Minor Character ... 44
2. Setting ... 49
a. Setting of Place ... 50
b. Setting of Time ... 51
3. Plot ... 52
a. Exposition ... 53
b. Complication ... 53
c. Climax ... 56
d. Resolution... 57
4. Point of View ... 57
5. Style ... 58
6. Theme... 60
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CHAPTER V: FEMINIST ANALYSIS ... 66
A. Feminist Analysis ... 66
1. Women’s Position ... 66
2. Women’s Role... 69
3. Women’s Right ... 71
4. Women’s Participation ... 75
B. Discussion ... 76
CHAPTER VI: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 80
A. Conclusion ... 80
B. Pedagogical Implication ... 81
C. Suggestion ... 81
BIBLIOGRAPHY
VIRTUAL REFERENCES
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ABSTRACT
Fathiya Az Zahra. A 320110002. RIGHT TO WORK REFLECTED AT OKKY MADASARI’S THE YEARS OF THE VOICELESS (2013): A FEMINIST APPROACH. RESEARCH PAPER. SURAKARTA: SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION. MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA. 2015
The major problem of this study is how right to work is reflected in Okky Madasari’s The Years of the Voiceless. The objective if this study is to analyze the novel based on the feminist analysis
In analyzing The Years of the Voiceless, the writer uses qualitative method and feminist approach. The data sources consist of primary data and secondary data sources. The primary data source is the The Years of the Voiceless novel itself and the secondary data sources are the other sources related to the analysis such as the author’s biography, some books and article related to the subject. The method of the data collection is library research. The technique of data analysis is descriptive analysis.
The result of the study shows the following conclusion. Based on Feminist Approach, The Years of the Voiceless novel shows the right to work that happen in Sumarni as the major character in this novel.
