Subjugation of Women in Anita Nair’s Mistress: A Study on Eco-Feminism

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-121
Author(s):  
Saraswati Katuwal
Keyword(s):  
Textual Analysis ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Indian Women ◽  
Present Context ◽  
Cultural Status ◽  
Male Dominated

The condition of Nepalese or Indian women still in the primitive stage from a modern eco-feminism perspective. The socio-cultural status of a woman of developing economies like Nepal and India, Anita Nair’s Mistress provides a clear spectrum. The pain, suffocation, suppression, passion, love, and hate are beautifully analyzed in the Novel. To find out its relevancy in the present context of ecofeminism the study has adopted the textual analysis method with selected literature presented in reference. The researcher tried to find the Subjugation, through Anita Nair’s Mistress focuses on the Subjugation of females, and how they face extremity in a male-dominated society. The study explores the resistance, struggle of women in this context of what women are for the male and hence how they are treated as per the Novel – Mistress by Anita Nair.

scholarly journals ECONOMIC REALITIES AS DEPICTED IN `KUUSAA GADOO`

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-342
Author(s):  
Alemitu Oli ◽  
Eriste Akawak
Keyword(s):  
Textual Analysis ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Life Situation ◽  
The Real ◽  
Real Life Situation ◽  
Research Questions

The purpose of this study is to show how Gadisa Biru who wrote the novel `Kuusaa Gadoo` represents the Oromo`s economic issues realistically in the life of characters and the major themes of the novel. The study is qualitative research, it involves textual analysis method together with relevant conceptual tools and frameworks and therefore it is analytical. Furthermore, the data used for the research is taken from a primary source which is `Kuusaa Gadoo`. From the novel, different extracts are taken based on the research questions. Extracts used as data were classified under each topic and analyzed using textual analysis methods and realism theory. Then, the analysis and discussion were undertaken by using the concept of scholars to make the research more visible and logical. As a philosophy of realism theory, realism portrays the world as it appears. Therefore, to evaluate the realistic representations of different agendas of the research, it is crucial to bring the idea in the text to the actual world. From the analysis and discussion made it is found that, in `Kuusaa Gadoo`, all events and episodes were realized in the novel without any fantasy and extraordinary overstatement. Oromos were not economically beneficial during the Derg; the economies of Oromo peoples were used by others i.e. by leaders and investors from other ethnic groups. The Oromo`s resources especially land is highly corrupted by leaders of the time. Oromo peasants had no legal protection for their economy. Hence, the novel `Kuusaa Gadoo` reflects the real-life situation of Oromo peoples during the Derg regime. The author critically observes the real economic picture of society and portrayed it logically.

scholarly journals Gender Performativity in Stieg Larsson’s 'The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo'

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-115
Author(s):  
Admiral Indra Supardan
Keyword(s):  
Gender Identity ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Textual Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Female Characters ◽  
Gender Performativity ◽  
Gender Identities ◽  
Female Stereotypes ◽  
Male Dominated

This study investigates the issue of gender performativity in Stieg Larsson’s novel The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2008). Judith Butler’s ideas on gender performativity serve as the theoretical framework of this study. A qualitative method is preferred as the study is heavily permeated with textual-analysis. The main objective of this study is to center on Larsson’s presentation of Lisbeth Salander in challenging boundaries in terms of how gender is presented and perceived. The study also provides analysis of other female characters, to see if they challenge or conform to the socially accepted notions of what it means to be a woman. The findings show that Stieg Larsson imbues his novel with the idea of challenging female stereotypes by developing fluidity within Salander’s gender identity. Larsson further ingrains gender performativity in all the female characters – they perform their gender identities differently in order to protect themselves from male-dominated society. However, the novel proves to be paradoxical as it shows an incessant reference to female characters in inferior circumstances. Keywords: Feminism, Gender, Identity, Performativity, Stereotypes

scholarly journals Socio-cultural practicality of Oromo People as Represented in Novel

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 381-393
Author(s):  
Alemitu Oli ◽  
Eriste Akawak Tore
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Actual World ◽  
Textual Analysis ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
The World ◽  
Research Questions

The main objective of this study is to demonstrate how Gadisa Biru the authore of the novel `Kuusaa Gadoo` symbolize Oromo`s socio-cultural issues in a representative way in the life of characters and the major themes of the novel. The study is qualitative research, it involves textual analysis method together with relevant conceptual tools and frameworks and therefore it is analytical. Furthermore, the data used for the research is taken from primary source which is a novel entitled `Kuusaa Gadoo`. From the novel different extracts are taken based on the research questions. Extracts used as a data were classified under each topic and analyzed using textual analysis methods and realism theory. Then, the analysis and discussion were undertaken by using the concept of scholars to make the research more visible and logical. As a philosophy of realism theory, realism portrays the world as it really appears. Therefore, to evaluate the realistic representations of different agenda of the research, it is crucial to bring the idea in the text to the actual world. From the analysis and discussion made it is found that, in `Kuusaa Gadoo`, all events and episodes were realized in the novel without any fantasy and extraordinary overstatement. The socio-cultural situations realized in a novel `Kuusaa Gadoo`, is pictured in a similar way of Oromo people`s life style of the Derg regime. Even though the dictatorial government appreciated assimilation, the Oromos reserved their socio-cultural activities and practiced as much as possible. Among the socio-cultural elements reflected in the novel we can list friendship, confer, wedding and arbitration as major ones. In general, the novel `Kuusaa Gadoo` reflects the real socio-cultural situation of Oromo peoples during the Derg regime and the author critically perceived the actual picture of the society`s life and represented reasonably.

The Role of Muslim Women in Civil Society In Promoting Values and Principles for Building Peace: Action Guide from The Qur’ān

Sains Insani ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Che Amnah Bahari ◽  
Fatimah Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Textual Analysis ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Peace Building ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Pluralistic Society ◽  
Women And Children

The whole world, the Muslim in particular has witnessed conflicts in different areas, which have hindered the developmental efforts of the nations concerned. It should be learned that most victims of these conflicts are women and children. This article attempts to elaborate the role of Muslims Women as a crucial segment in civil society in initiating peace building through nurturing process. It maintains that the adoption of the principles and values derived from the Qur’ān and Sunnah of the Prophet is necessary as a process of lifelong learning.  Those identified values constituted the framework of this article and it adopts the textual analysis method.   This article concludes that through the implementation of those values and frameworks for peace building, women as one of the important segments of civil society are able to play significant role towards initiating peace building and promoting peaceful co-existence in pluralistic society. Abstrak: Dunia Islam khususnya telah menyaksikan konflik di pelbagai daerah yang berbeza. Konflik ini telah menghalang usaha kearah pembangunan Kawasan yang berkenaan. Kebanyakan mangsa konflik ini adalah wanita dan kanak-kanak. Artikel ini cuba untuk menghuraikan peranan wanita Islam sebagai segmen penting dalam masyarakat madani dalam membangun proses kedamaian dengan mendidik dan memupuk prinsip dan nilai murni janaan al-Qur’an. Penggunaan prinsip dan nilai yang dikutip dari ayat-ayat Qur'an dan hadis Rasulullah adalah keperluan yang mendesak sebagai wadah bagi proses pembelajaran sepanjang hayat. Nilai-nilai yang dikenal pasti merupakan rangka kerja artikel ini, dan metod yang dirujuk adalah analisis teks. Artikel ini menyimpulkan bahawa melalui pelaksanaan nilai-nilai dan kerangka kerja Islam bagi proses kedamaian, wanita Islam dalam masyarakat madani mampu memainkan peranan penting dalam memulakan pembinaan keamanan dan menggalakkan kehidupan yang harmonis, sejahtera dan saling bantu membantu dalam masyarakat majmuk.

THE USE OF CONJUNCTION: ELABORATION IN DONALD TRUMP’S SPEECH

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 475
Author(s):  
Febru Setimaji ◽  
Teguh Abdulah ◽  
Acep Haryudin
Keyword(s):  
Textual Analysis ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Donald Trump ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Research Goal ◽  
Usa Today

Abstract Speaking is kind of communication that human needs to give same understanding of mind and works. The term of ‘speech’ has meaning to give some explanation from speaker to audience with many intention from the speaker based on their speech. The speech of Donald Trump at his first state on the january 2018 giving some explanation about the condition in USA today. This research giving the information about the use of conjunction: elaboration in Donald trump speech. The research goal to give some explanation about the types of conjunction and the meaning inside of it. This research used qualitative with the method have been used by the writers is textual analysis method as supported by Frey, et al. The analysis of data show us the precentage of subtype of conjunction: elaboration that Donald trump’s use at his speech are Expository 60%,  Exemplifying 8%, Corrective 8%, Particularizing 8%, Resumptive 8%, Verifactive 8%. Donald Trump used appositive so often rather than using clarification on his speech. It means he is less doing clarification to have understanding between him and the audience

scholarly journals The Advent of Ambedkar in the Sphere of Indian Women Question

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-30
Author(s):  
Poonam Singh
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Textual Analysis ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Legal Rights ◽  
Indian Women ◽  
Close Textual Analysis ◽  
Dalit Women ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Archival Study

The paper attempts to project Bhim Rao Ambedkar as one of the foremost liberal feminists who advocated for Hindu women’s legal rights through the constitutional provisions listed in the Hindu Code Bill. He proposed four major stipulations, “one change is that, the widow, the daughter, the widow of predeceased-son. All are given the same rank as the son in the matter of inheritance. In addition to that, the daughter is also given a share in her father’s property: her share is prescribed as half of that of the son.”[1] To contemplate the predicament and marginalized position of Indian women, Ambedkar posited that caste and gender are intertwined. The imposition of endogamy was made compulsory by Brahaminical hierarchy which eulogized by Hindu religious scriptures to ensure sustained subjectivity of women, which eventually depreciated the egalitarian position of women. The focal point of the research paper remains a close textual analysis of Ambedkarite canon with archival study and genealogical examination contouring the discourse. The paper also encompasses potent reasons to establish the differences between the marginalization of upper-caste women and Dalit women. Difference between them is maintained by the ‘graded inequality.’ After having observed such differences, the paper intends to extend the idea that Ambedkar worked as a socio-political champion for Dalit women and Indian women concomitantly. To guarantee the freedom, equality, and individuality of Indian women, Ambedkar resorted to legalized mechanism and constitutional provisions. Key Words: Ambedkar, Hindu Code Bill, Manusmriti, Indian Women, Dalit Women, Indian Feminism, Caste, Patriarchy

scholarly journals Diving into the Subconscious of Women and Nature: Margaret Atwood’s Surfacing as an Ecofeminist Novel

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Hyma Santhosh
Keyword(s):  
Margaret Atwood ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Worth Living ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Life Worth Living ◽  
Female Community ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Rapid Industrialization ◽  
Male Dominated ◽  
Self Discovery

Woman and nature can be considered the best creations of god. Both together keep the earth alive and balanced through the process of creation. The male dominated practices have destroyed the nature as well as women. This paper deals with the different aspects of Eco-feminism through the novel Surfacing by Margaret Atwood. The narrator’s quest to the wilderness of Canada in search for her father which leads to a quest of self-discovery in the lap of nature becomes the major focus of this paper. The unknown protagonist becomes a representative of the entire female community. The realization that women are just an object to be conquered and violated by men is what leads to the ‘surfacing’ of the protagonist. In complete harmony with nature excluding clothes, language, food etc. the protagonist goes crazy which gives her more happiness that with her other relationships. The paper also tries to analyse the close relationship between women and nature and how the virgin nature and woman are destroyed by the invasion of the male community. Repressed gender roles, submissiveness, self-realization through nature and the challenges faced by women that are presented. The concept of women and nature as both victims of the male dominated society is also emphasized. This novel is the perfect literary example of an Eco-feminist work that portrays the destruction of women and nature even in the minutest episodes in the novel. Nature is a treasure-house of many myths that lay hidden in the beliefs, rights and rituals of the aboriginals which are passed from one generation to another. In the same manner women also are the sustainer's of many myths that the male society has made upon her. The mother i.e. both woman and nature is examined here.In a vast country like Canada,nature comprises to its majority through its wilderness.This wilderness hides many priceless virtues and knowledge that can be learnt only in complete harmony with nature.Surfacing is not just the journey of a woman but it is the quest that the female gender thrives for.This paper combines the theories of eco-criticism, eco-feminism and to analyse the novel Surfacing into a biological whole that merges nature, man and the beliefs of man that make existence meaningful and life worth living. In an era of rapid industrialization and materialism, it is necessary to go on a quest back to nature and learn how life was easier in the lap of nature. Great writers like Shakespeare,Chaucer and Wordsworth were able to carve out such master pieces only because of their relationship with the purest and virgin nature which is the greatest teacher for mankind of all times.

Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Karakter Tokoh Dalam Novel Gunung Ungaran Karya Nh. Dini

Horizon ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 452-463
Author(s):  
Wahyu Handila Suci ◽  
Titiek Fujita Yusandra ◽  
Ricci Gemarni Tatalia
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Social Care ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Data Source

This research was motivated by the problem of being able to find the values of character education in the novel Gunung Ungaran by Nh. Dini. The purpose of this study is to describe the values of character education in the novel Gunung Ungaran by Nh. Dini. This research is a qualitative research using content analysis method. The object of this research is the novel Gunung Ungaran by Nh. Dini. The data in this study are words, phrases, sentences and discourses which are the values of character education. The data source in this research is the novel Gunung Ungaran by Nh. Dini. The data techniques used are reading novels, marking data related to the value of character education, recording data, making inventory, and classifying. The results of this study indicate that there are ten values of character education found in the novel Gunung Ungaran. In addition to the value of character education, other character education values are also found, such as: 1) religious, 2) Tolerance, 3) Work hard, 4) Independent, 5) Curiosity, 6) Love the homeland, 7) Friendly/communicative, 8) Caring for the environment, 9) Social care, 10) Responsibility.Keywords: Education, Character, Novel.

On Violation

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-34
Author(s):  
Christopher Pizzino
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Comic Books ◽  
Complex Relationship ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Reading Experience ◽  
Cultural Status ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter discusses the relationship between the marginalized cultural status of comics and the phenomenology of comics reading. When anti-comics discourse was most influential in the middle of the twentieth century, it targeted aspects of the comics reading experience—particularly comic books’ complex relationship to the reader’s body—that strongly distinguished this experience from that of reading conventional print literature. Such differences remain resonant today, and help to explain how and why comics, as a medium that is especially phenomenologically reactive, do not generally evince the same relationship between form and legitimacy that has typified the novel as a genre.

The intelligence analysis of personal characters about ordinary world

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Reading Level ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Intelligence Analysis ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Psychological Analysis ◽  
Intelligent Analysis ◽  
Personality Prediction ◽  
Analysis System

Abstract Psychological analysis of characters in ordinary novels is mainly a qualitative analysis, which is easily affected by the researchers’ reading level, theoretical literacy, subjective experience, and other factors. With the development of computer technology and big data, stable and systematic personality can more accurately describe the psychology of text characters. This article adopts the method of literary intelligence analysis based on data mining and statistics, through the Chinese psychological analysis system, the language of the characters in the novel of ordinary world can be counted, processed, and disposed, and then obtains the big five personality prediction scores of the characters. Furthermore, the validity of the intelligent analysis method is confirmed by examining the verification of the predictive scores in the text and literature. After verification by many parties, the predicted results of this article are supported by the text and literature, which shows that literary intelligence analysis of novel characters’ personalities is effective.

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