Menggugat Patriarki: Refleksi dan Perjuangan Melawan Ketidakadilan Gender
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33541/ji.v8i1.7260Keywords:
Patriarchy, Feminism, Gender Equality, Social Domination, Women's StruggleAbstract
The work "Challenging Patriarchy" by Kamla Bhasin is a critical study that uncovers patriarchy as the root of various gender inequalities and oppressions in society. Patriarchy is presented not merely as an abstract concept but as a social structure that places men in dominant positions and controls women and social resources. The writing also highlights how patriarchy operates in everyday life through rigid gender roles, domestic violence, economic discrimination, and the limited representation of women in various fields. In her work, Bhasin explains the comprehensive impacts of patriarchy, from social and economic aspects to psychological ones, that restrict women's freedom and potential. Additionally, the writing gives special attention to women facing double oppression, such as those in minority groups or with disabilities. This approach is not just theoretical but also offers practical strategies to challenge and fight patriarchy through gender equality education, solidarity among women, and support from progressive men.
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