WOMEN IN A MARILINEAL SOCIETY AS ILLUSTRATED IN NUR SUTAN ISKANDAR’S LITERARY WORK
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v5i3.364Keywords:
Minangkabau, Nur Sutan Iskandar, structuralism, West SumatraAbstract
The situation of women in a matrilineal society has intrigued many scientists. In this paper, the researchers analyze two novels by Nur Sutan Iskandar which describe the way of life in a Minangkabau village. These novels were published in the 1920s and 1930s. They illustrate the situation of women during that period. The researchers examine the perspective of women as perceived by Nur Sutan Iskandar. A structuralist approach was used to identify binary oppositions that could provide insights into the position of Minangkabau women in their community. The researchers used two ways of reading: a diachronic and a synchronic way. It has been observed that women actively participate in their society. They are involved in the decision-making process even though the men hold formal positions. Moreover, women tend to have stronger connections to village life and traditional practices, whereas men are more likely to be engaged in outmigration.
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