Women Image and Gender Bias in Oral Literature of Kekeberen

Abstract

The study aims to describe the female image that is found in the oral literature of the kekeberen and describe gender biases that are found in the oral literature of kekeberen. The methods used in this research are descriptive methods with a qualitative approach. Data collection using cutting, recording, and recording techniques. Data are words, phrases, and sentences that describe the image of women and gender bias in oral literature. The research shows an image of a woman that is a psychological aspect, such as sadness, tension, thinking, feelings, anger, and fear. The social image includes the social image of women in the family, namely, the role of children, mothers, wives, devotees, and guardians. Then the social picture of women within the society, that is, caring for one another and being decent in everyday life; the gender bias that consists of subordination, like women placed in low positions, underestimated, or with limited access. Stereotypes, like naming boys and girls. Violence like beating, threats, rough temperaments, egos, and emotions. The burden of work is like women engaged in heavy daily work, including farming and caring for other households.