INEQUALITY EXPERIENCED BY WOMEN AS REFLECTED IN LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S LITTLE WOMEN: A LIBERAL FEMINIST STUDIES

Wajiran, Wajiran (2024) INEQUALITY EXPERIENCED BY WOMEN AS REFLECTED IN LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S LITTLE WOMEN: A LIBERAL FEMINIST STUDIES. [Artikel Dosen]

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Abstract

This study explores women's roles and societal expectations in the 19th century, mainly
as portrayed in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. The analysis focuses on three main areas:
family, education, and societal roles. In family life, women were largely confined to domestic
roles, with ideals such as “The Angel in the House,” which glorified self-sacrificial wives and
mothers. Jo March, however, challenges this norm by assuming the responsibilities of the “man
of the family” in her father’s absence. In education, women’s access was limited, reflecting
broader inequalities. Mrs. March, or Marmee, becomes a pivotal moral teacher to her daughters,
instilling values that transcend material wealth. Despite societal constraints, Jo and her sisters
navigate personal and financial challenges, with Jo ultimately breaking traditional gender norms
by pursuing a career as a writer. The study further reveals how women’s opportunities were
shaped by class and how marriage was often seen as the only path to social mobility. Overall, this
paper highlights how Little Women reflects the limitations and opportunities for women in the
19th century, challenging prevailing gender stereotypes through its portrayal of women’s
independence, ambition, and resilience.

Item Type:	Artikel Dosen
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PQ Romance literatures P Language and Literature > PR English literature
Divisi / Prodi:	Faculty of Letters (Fakultas Sastra) > S1-English Letters(S1-Sastra Inggris)
Depositing User:	wajiran wajiran
Date Deposited:	14 Nov 2024 07:32
Last Modified:	14 Nov 2024 07:32
URI:	http://eprints.uad.ac.id/id/eprint/77366

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