B. Problems Formulation
These are problems formulations which are the guidance to analyze this novel. 1.
How is Esperanza characterized? 2.
How is male domination presented in the story? 3.
How is feminism value reflected through Esperanza’s response toward male domination?
C. Objectives of the Study
Related to the problem formulation that the writer has been stated above, the study on Feminism Values as Reflected in Esperanza’s Response to Male
Domination in Sandra Cisneros’ The House on Mango Street aims primarily at finding the feminism values as reflected in Esperanza’s response to male
domination in this novel.
D. Definition of Terms
In order to avoid ambiguity, the writer will list and explain some terms that will be used in this thesis.
1. Feminism Value
Maggie Humm in The Dictionary of Feminist Theory stated her point her point of view about feminism as quoted below.
The definition incorporates both a doctrine of equal rights for women the organized movement to attain women’s right and an ideology of social
transformation aiming to create a world for women beyond simple social equality. […] In general, feminism is the women’s liberation […] 1995:94.
So, Feminism is an ideology or belief that women and men should be treated equal in gaining their rights and opportunity.
According to Webster’s Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of The English Language, value is “to consider with respect to worth, excellence,
usefulness, or importance” 1989: 1578. So, feminism value is the idea that contains the equality between women and men in society.
2. Response
According to Webster’s Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of The English Language, response is “an answer or reply, as in words or in some action”
1989: 1222. 3.
Patriarchal According to Maggie Humm in The Dictionary of Feminist Theory,
patriarchy is “A system of male authority which oppresses women through its social, political, and economic institutions” 1995: 200. So, Patriarchal is related
to or being patriarchy. 4.
Male Domination According to Maggie Humm in The Dictionary of Feminist Theory, Male
dominance is “a part of a system of dual or multiple systems of dominance: capitalism, patriarchy, heterosexism, racism, imperialism” 1995: 69. In this
thesis, the concept of Male Domination is on the patriarchy.
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