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Questioning Women in Suparto Brata’s Novels

Authors
Laura Andri Retno Martini1, *, Fauzan Ali Akbar1
1Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, Semarang, 50275, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: lauraandri@lecturer.undip.ac.id
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Laura Andri Retno Martini
Available Online 19 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_34How to use a DOI?
Keywords
women; patriarchy; feminism; image of women
Abstract

In many literatures, male authors often exhibit a problematic tendency to portray women through a patriarchal lens, resulting in women being perceived only as subordinate or exploited figures. This research investigates the portrayal of women in several novels by Suparto Brata. In his position as a man, Suparto Brata’s writing frequently explores the dynamics of gender relations, the exploitation of women’s bodies, and their objectification within society. This study aims to analyze the image of women reflected in Suparto Brata’s works. This research bases its analysis on feminist literary criticism theory utilizing qualitative descriptive research methods and literature review. The results indicate that female characters in Suparto Brata’s novels serve as a means to illustrate the discourse of women’s freedom and liberation. Suparto Brata effectively portrays female characters who are tenacious, resilient—never give up in the face of difficulties, and willing to work hard to realize their goals.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Culture and Sustainable Development (ICOCAS 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
19 December 2025
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978-2-38476-503-4
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_34How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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