Rosita Dewi, Winda (2016) Ruth’s Struggles for Financial Independence in Fanny Fern’s Ruth Hall: A Feminist Study. S1 thesis, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.
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Abstract
This study aims to identify the kinds of problem that constrain Ruth to be financially independent and to analyze her struggles to gain her financial independence in dealing with the problems that she faces. To answer the objectives, the researcher used feminist literary criticism. This study is a qualitative research employing content analysis method. The main source of this research is a novel entitled Ruth Hall by Fanny Fern which was published in 1845 by Mason Brothers. The data were some expressions to convey the kinds of problems that constrain Ruth to gain her financial independence and her struggle to cope with it in the novel. The researcher was the first instrument while the data sheet was the secondary instrument. Data analysis was conducted through six steps: identifying the data, reading and re-reading the data, coding and categorizing the data, sorting the data, interrelating the description, and interpreting the meaning of description. The trustworthiness of the data was gained by providing rich, thick description; reading and re-reading the data; and conducting triangulation. After analyzing the novel, the researcher found two results related to the objectives of the study. The first result is related to the problems that constrain Ruth to be financially independent. They are (1) stereotype: being stereotyped as weak, being stereotyped as domestic, and being stereotyped as spoiled due to her family’s wealth; (2) marginalization: being underestimated and being discouraged; and (3) subordination: unfair treatment between sons daughters and the assumption that women do not deserve high education. The second result is related to Ruth’s struggles to gain her financial independence. They are (1) trying hard to get a job: applying for needle work, applying for a teacher, and applying for a columnist; and (2) working hard to prove her ability: working as a contributor, working as a columnist, and working as a writer. Keywords: financial independence, women’s struggle, feminist literary criticism, Ruth Hall.
| Item Type: | Thesis (S1) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Keywords: financial independence, women’s struggle, Ruth Hall. |
| Subjects: | Bahasa dan Sastra > Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Bahasa, Seni dan Budaya (FBSB) > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris > Sastra Inggris |
| Depositing User: | Admin Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Dec 2016 08:34 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jan 2019 12:01 |
| URI: | http://eprints.uny.ac.id/id/eprint/44121 |
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