Women Marginalization in the Serial Story of Kêmbang Alas Jati by Albes Sartono

Abstract

This research aims to describe the types and factors that lead to the marginalization experienced by female characters in the serialized story Kêmbang Alas Jati by Albes Sartono. The subject of this research is the serialized story written by Albes Sartono, published in Kålåwarti Djaka Lodang from April 9 to August 13, titled Kêmbang Alas Jati. The data collection technique used is reading and note-taking. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique employs condensation, presentation, and conclusion drawing techniques. The validity of the data is obtained through semantic analysis. The types of marginalization experienced by the characters in the serialized story include the assumption that junior high school graduates are already suitable for work, the belief that education is not important for the future, restrictions on self-development, and limitations on the right to love. The causes are economic factors and social strata.