Women’s Representations in Novel Negeri Perempuan by Wisran Hadi and Novel Kenanga by Oka Rusmini: A Study of Literature Sociology

Abstract

Novel is a literary work that is long and the heart of a writer is conveyed through writing or works.The novel Negeri Perempuan dan Kenanga are two works by writers of different genders and different regions. This study will discuss and analyze narrative words or sentences, dialogues that represent Minang Kabau women and Balinese women, using a sociological study of literature. The aim of the research is toDescribe how the representation of women in the novel Negeri Perempuan by Wisran Hadi. Describe how the representation of women in the novel Kenanga by Oka Rusmini. Describe how the different depictions of women’s representation in the novel Negeri Perempuan by Wisran Hadi and Kenanga by Oka Rusmini.This research uses descriptive analysis method. Data collection techniques in this study are reading, taking notes. Data analysis techniques are carried out by identifying, analyzing, concluding, and writing research reports. The results of the study indicate that the two novels represent the conflicts of women in the family and women in society who have rights and obligations according to their customs and culture, race or caste.