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Female Santri Survivors of Sexual Violence as a Representation of Subaltern Resistance in Jombang Jawa Timur

Authors
Nila Zuhriah1, *, Mibtadin Mibtadin1, Sri Kusumo Habsari1
1Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: nizuhriah@gmail.com
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Nila Zuhriah
Available Online 6 June 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-418-1_14How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Harassment; Subaltern; Spivak; Students; School
Abstract

This study aims to explore the dynamics of silence among female students (santri) who are survivors of sexual violence in the context of the trial of Moch Subchi Azal Tsani (Bechi). Using Paula Saukko’s multidimensional method, this research combines cultural, discursive, and material analysis to examine how these survivors, as subalterns, navigate systems of power in Islamic boarding schools. Secondary data were collected through writings uploaded on the Project Multatuli platform by a survivor who also served as a witness in the trial. Data were analyzed through a triangulated approach, integrating cultural representations of santri, the discourses of advocacy, and the material realities of survivors’ marginalization. Data validation was ensured through source triangulation and discussions with experts in sexual violence and postcolonial studies. The findings reveal that the silence of female santri is not due to an inability to speak, but to a lack of space to be heard, perpetuated by the dominant power structures in these institutions. This study underscores the need to view female santri as subalterns and offers recommendations for improving recovery and support systems in Islamic boarding schools.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Cultural Studies (ICCUS 2024)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
6 June 2025
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978-2-38476-418-1
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2352-5398
DOI
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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