DISTRESS AND PROTEST AGAINST CHILD BRIDE:
NUJOOD ALI’S AND DELPHINE MINOUI’S
I AM NUJOOD, AGE 10 AND DIVORCED (2010)
A THESIS
Submitted as a Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements
For the completion of Getting the Postgraduate Degree in Language Study Program
Proposed by:
NORMININGSIH FITRIANI S 200 110 020
MAGISTER PROGRAM OF LANGUAGE STUDY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
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Note of Advisor I
Prof. Dr. C. Bakdi Sumanto
Lecturer of Magister of Language Study Post Graduate Program Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Official Note on Norminingsih Fitriani’s Thesis
Dear
The Director of Graduate Program of Magister of Language StudyPost Graduate Program of Surakarta Muhammadyah University
Having read, examined, corrected and necessary revised towards the thesis of;
Name : Norminingsih Fitriani Student number : S 200 110 029
Study program : English language Study Focus on : Literature
Tittle : DISTRESS AND PROTEST AGAINST CHILD BRIDE: NUJOOD ALI’S AND DELPHINE MINOUI’SI AM NUJOOD, AGE 10 AND DIVORCED (2010)
I agree that the thesis is to be examined by the board of examiner in the magister of Language Study Post Graduate Program of Surakarta Muhammadyah University.
Surakarta,...January 2014
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Note of Advisor II
Dr.Phil. Dewi Chandraningrum, M. Ed
Lecturer of Magister of LanguageStudy Post Graduate Program Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Official Note on Norminingsih Fitriani’s Thesis
Dear
The Director of Graduate Program of Magister of Language StudyPost Graduate Program of Surakarta Muhammadyah University
Having read, examined, corrected and necessary revised towards the thesis of;
Name : Norminingsih Fitriani Student number : S 200 110 029
Study program : English language Study Focus on : Literature
Tittle : DISTRESS AND PROTEST AGAINST CHILD BRIDE: NUJOOD ALI’S AND DELPHINE MINOUI’S I AM NUJOOD, AGE 10 AND DIVORCED (2010)
I agree that the thesis is to be examined by the board of examiner in the magister of Language Study Post Graduate Program of Surakarta Muhammadyah University.
Surakarta,... January 2014
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APPROVAL
This thesis entitled
DISTRESS AND PROTEST AGAINST CHILD BRIDE: NUJOOD ALI’S AND DELPHINE MINOUI’S
I AM NUJOOD, AGE 10 AND DIVORCED (2010)
Proposed by:
NORMININGSIH FITRIANI S 200 110 020
This thesis has been approved by the advisors to be examined by the board of examiners on :
Day : ……….. Date : ……….
First advisor Second advisor
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PRONOUNCEMENT
Iam the researcher of this thesis
Name : Norminingsih Fitriani Student number : S 200110020
Study program : English Language Study Focus on : Literature
Tittle : DISTRESS AND PROTEST AGAINST CHILD BRIDE: NUJOOD ALI’S AND DELPHINE MINOUI’SI AM NUJOOD, AGE 10 AND DIVORCED (2010)
I certify that this thesis is definitely my own work and completely responsible for its content. Quotation from other authors has been conducted accordingly.
Surakarta, January06, 2014 Sincerely,
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MOTTO
Katakanlah, Alloh menyelamatkan kamu daripada
bencana itu dan dari macam kesusahan
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Seorang mukmin itu seluruh perkara dalam hidupnya bernilai positif
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Apabila ia ditimpa kesulitan, maka ia bersabar. Itupun juga baik
baginya.
ϖ Hadist
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Life is like riding a bicycle - in order to keep your balance,
you must keep moving
ϖ Albert Einstein
Keindahan adalah keindahan akhlaq, kecantikan adalah kecantikan perilaku, dan kecerdasan adalah kecerdasan akal.
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DEDICATION
For
Her dearest father and mother
Her beloved Brothers and sisters
Her sweetie niece and nephew
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Bismillahirrahmaanirrahiim
Assalaamu’alaikum wr.wb.
Alhamdulillahirrahmaanirrahiim, praise and gratitude to the most Merciful Allah Ta’ala, for blessing the writer in finishing this Thesis entitled
DISTRESS AND PROTEST AGAINST CHILD BRIDE: NUJOOD ALI’S
AND DELPHINE MINOUI’S I AM NUJOOD, AGE 10 AND DIVORCED
(2010) as one of the requirement for getting the Postgraduate Degree in Language Study Program. The researcher does not forget to praise to the messenger, our prophet Muhammad S A W, and his followers.
The writer really realizes that she cannot finish this research because of great attention, motivation, material, and support given by her parents, relatives, beloved ones, friends, and others. In addition, the writer also thanks much to the people who helped her to complete this research paper. Therefore, the writer wants to dedicatee her sincerest gratitude for all them.
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examiner Dr. M. Thoyibi, M.S from the button of her hearth, the writer would like to devote her everlasting mercy and كْ ِ ُ َك َر َ ا ًرْ َ ُ َكا َز َ ا ًر
Her Dearest one ayah Sumarwan Edy Sukamto for everything dedicated n’ loves to the writer and her best mother in this world Romijati,
Mama, vie loves you so much and thankfulness for your never ending loves and cares. Her beloved brothers “Zuhdy Ngainul Yasin & Imam Haris Rifa’I”, Respectful for her beloved sisters in law “Sumiyati & Wahyu Susilowati”, for their support, help, praying to the writer. And her lovely niece “Yasmi Ngainun Nazwa” ”, for sweetest smiles and lovely moments for the writer n’ her nephew “Rosikhan Fil’ilmi El Rifa’ look at the “Mack Queen” he can runs fast! Be like him ya my dear Oci.
Her Lovely friends on “D’ ANISSA “BELOVED” BOARDINGHOUSE”
her beloved bebi Silvi Nikmatin, d’ mey hihiii Alhamdulillah I can finished it
darling’, thanks. Mak Wie and mak N’drue, her roommate d Nun, the best Imah in her own show, d’ Lies as a greatest singer in the bathroom. Mb Ciek n d’ nur, keep spirit ya dear. Thanks for prays, supports, helps, and sweet days ever after. I am nothing without you are. We never separated for any reason. Let’s draw our dream Sista.
Her best “EmPebeels” her beloved sista Allen Rufaida, Keep on
the track sista, I lop u so much n’mbak Lia and mb Metta; vie will never
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Bazman Luhrmann (1996) : A Dynamic Structuralism Approach” is a great inspiration for her thesis.
Vie will also never forget Her friends in “Magister Pengkajian Bahasa” ; brother n’ sista, mbak ‘e TATIK, never ending fighting ya sista and mas bro M. Huda and all dearest friends that cant be mentioned one by one for supporting “keep move FORWARD bro n sist!!!!”
The last is Her “Lupy Blue” Motorcycle, Thank for the journey
around her wants, her Notebook “thoto”, for the saving of the files and
the songs (coloring my days, and releasing my “mad mind”)
No work can be done perfectly, nor can this research paper. The writer expects that this research paper will become useful for the development of academic study and the following research.
Wassalaamu’alaikum wr.wb.
Surakarta, February …. , 2014
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ABSTRACT
Norminingsih Fitriani, S 200 110 020, 2014. DISTRESS AND PROTEST AGAINST CHILD BRIDE: NUJOOD ALI’S AND DELPHINE MINOUI’S I AM NUJOOD, AGE 10 AND DIVORCED (2010). Thesis. Magister of Language Study. Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. Advisors (1) Prof. DR. C Bakdi Sumanto, (2) Dr.Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed
I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced is a memoir which tells the struggle of a woman who fight for woman and child rights. They are learning how to get their needs and gave inspiration to many people generally and to Yemeni especially. Nujood is seen as a little girl around poor and illiteracy ecosystem class who looks full of spirit, courageous and she becomes the hero. Her family is against her, but many people support her. Based on the reason, the author chooses the title Distress and Protest Against Child Bride: Nujood Ali’s and Delphine Minoui’s I Am Nujood, age 10 and Divorced (2010).
The researcher tries to analyze one of the Yemeni culture especially Child marriage in Nujood Ali’s and Delphine Minoui’s I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced. The researcher wants to know more about the story that appears Nujood’s life. Based on the background of the study, the statements of the problems can be formulated as follows: 1) How is the social and historical background of the Yemeni Society in the Latest Twenty Century and Early of Twenty-First Century?, 2) How are the women condition mirrored at Nujood Ali’s and Delphine Minoui’s I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced (2010)?, 3) How is distress reflected in Nujood Ali’s and Delphine Minoui’s I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced (2010)? And How is protest against child bride reflected in Nujood Ali’s and Delphine Minoui’s I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced (2010)?.
Theoretical approach being used is by using sociological and feminist frameworks. First, investigates the memoir using sociological analysis to investigate the women condition mirrored by Nujood in the story. Therefore, the study will explore the social and historical background of the Yemeni Society by using C. Kluckhohn theory to understand Culture in Yemen. The next is formulate concept of patriarchy which caused oppression by using the Second Sex point of view and it’s also to explore the protest against of child bride.
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right especially for woman right, role and childcare. Second, the researcher suggests that any future researcher to understand that the destiny as a woman becomes a wife and who serves her husband and becomes a mother who gave birth to and take care of the children and keep the family name or family honor. These all is undertaken without any oppression or force.
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ABSTRAK
Norminingsih Fitriani, S 200 110 020, 2014. DISTRESS AND PROTEST AGAINST CHILD BRIDE: NUJOOD ALI’S AND DELPHINE MINOUI’S I AM NUJOOD, AGE 10 AND DIVORCED (2010). Thesis. Magister Pengkajian Bahasa. Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. Pembimbing I: Prof. DR. C Bakdi Sumanto. Pembimbing II: Dr. Phil. Dewi Candraningrum, M.Ed
I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced adalah novel yang menceritakan perjuangan seorang wanita yang memperjuangkan hak perempuan dan anak. Mereka belajar bagaimana untuk mendapatkan kebutuhan yaitu hak mereka dan memberikan inspirasi bagi banyak orang pada umumnya dan orang Yaman pada khususnya. Nujood dipandang sebagai seorang gadis kecil sekitar kemiskinan dan buta huruf yang terlihat penuh semangat, berani dan dia menjadi pahlawan. Pertentangan Keluarganya Terhadap dirinya, tetapi banyak orang mendukungnya.Berdasarkan alasan tersebut, penulis memilih judul Distress and Protest Against Child Bride: Nujood Ali’s and Delphine Minoui’s I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced (2010).
Peneliti ini mencoba untuk menganalisis salah satu budaya Yaman terutama pernikahan anak, penulis Nujood Ali dan Delphine Minoui dalam novelnya“I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced”. Peneliti ingin mengetahui lebih banyak tentang cerita yang muncul dalam kehidupan Nujood. Berdasarkan latarbelakang penelitian, laporan masalah dapat dirumuskan sebagai berikut: 1) Bagaimana latar belakang social dan sejarah dari Masyarakat Yaman di akhirabad keduapuluh dan awal abad keduapuluhsatu, 2) Bagaimana kondisi perempuan yang tercermin oleh Nujood Ali dan Delphine Minoui dalam buku“I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced” (2010)?, 3) Bagaimana penderitaan yang tercermin dalam Nujood Ali dan Delphine Minoui“I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced” ( 2010 ) ? Dan Bagaimana protes terhadap pernikahan anak yang tercermin dalam Nujood Ali dan Delphine Minoui “I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced” ( 2010 ) ? .
Pendekatan teoretis yang digunakan adalah dengan menggunakan kerangka sosiologis dan feminis. Pertama, menyelidiki novel menggunakan analisis sosiologis untuk menyelidiki kondisi perempuan dicerminkan oleh Nujood dalam cerita. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini akan mengeksplorasi latar belakang social dan sejarah dari Yaman Masyarakat dengan menggunakan teori C. Kluckhohn untuk memahami Budaya di Yaman. Yang berikutnya adalah konsep patriarki yang menyebabkan penindasan dengan menggunakan titik pandang Second Sex dan juga perumusan yang mengeksplorasi protes terhadap pernikahan anak.
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daerah pedesaan adalah penekanan karena adat suku terutama pernikahandini yang dialami banyak gadis kecildan ide balas dendam oleh partisipasi karakter wanita utama dalam masyarakat untuk memahami manusia yang tepat terutama untuk hak dan peran perempuan dan perhatian untuk anak. Kedua, peneliti menunjukkan bahwa setiap peneliti selanjutnya untuk memahami bahwa nasib sebagai seorang wanita menjadi istri dan yang melayani suami serta menjadi seorang ibu yang melahirkan dan mengurus anak-anak dan juga menjaga namake luarga atau kehormatan keluarga. Ini semua dilakukan bukan karena penindasan atau paksaan.
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AHDR : Arab Human Development Report ASEAN : Association of Southeast Asian Nations BBC : World Service
BNN : Badan Narkotika Nasional
EMCDDA : European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction HRW : Human Right Watch
ICRW : International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) IRIN : Integrated Regional Information Networks
SJC : Supreme Judicial Council
UNESCO : United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
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LIST OF TABLE
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