The Role of Betawi Women in the Kronik Betawi Novel

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10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_121How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Betawi; Traditional Values; Women; Modernity

Abstract

This research discusses Betawi women who uphold traditional values but live in Jakarta, which is rapidly modern. This is contained in the book Kronik Betawi by Ratih Kumala. This research aims to see the position of Betawi women amidst modernity in society. The method used is descriptive with a qualitative approach. This research discusses the two main characters in the novel, namely Edah, who works as a dancer and often experiences negative stereotypes, and Julaeha, who has to accept that her husband is in polygamy with a widow. These characters are depicted as passive women but have rebellion in their hearts because they disagree with other people’s decisions. The conclusion obtained from this research is that Betawi women have begun to develop in this new century. They have achieved higher education and qualified jobs. Despite this, many parents and partners still dominate in decision-making.

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AU  - La Ode Gusman Nasiru
AU  - Gita Juniarti
AU  - Salam Salam
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/02/13
TI  - The Role of Betawi Women in the Kronik Betawi Novel
BT  - Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Arts and Humanities 2024 (IJCAH 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1256
EP  - 1263
SN  - 2352-5398
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