B. Problem Formulation
1. What are Jane’s characteristics in Kinberg’s Mr. and Mrs. Smith?
2. How does Jane depict liberal feminism values in Kinberg’s Mr. and Mrs. Smith
seen through the characteristics?
C. Objectives of the Study
The first objective of this study is to analyze the characteristics of the female main character, Jane Smith. The second objective is to find out liberal feminism
values that are depicted in Jane’s character. To solve the second objective, it is necessary to look at the characteristics of Jane Smith. Through her characteristics
can be seen the values of liberal feminism.
D. Definition of Terms
There are some definitions that can be used to make this study about liberal feminism more understandable and clearer in the terms used. According to Wendell
in her book, A Qualified Defense of Liberal Feminism , “liberal feminism is
equality of opportunity, which would undoubtedly require and lead to both” Wendell, 1987: 66. In another reference is found another definition of liberal
feminism definition. Madsen, in her book Feminist Theory and Literary Practice, stated that
“liberal feminism is the liberal emphasis on the individual stresses the importance of the individual autonomy which is protected by guaranteed rights,
economic justice and equality opportunity” Madsen, 2000: 35. In those two definitions of liberal feminism, there is a similar point in the two
definitions by Wendell and Madsen. Both of them talk about equal opportunity. It means that as human beings, women and men should have the same opportunity to
live their life. It should be equal, and there is no difference which is the superior and the inferior between men and women. The other point that is stated by Madsen,
is about the individual autonomy that is protected, individuals have rights to choose their life, or how they will live their life. It means that as an individual, man and
woman have protection toward their freedom and choices, they can be protected by their rights and economic justice. Therefore, liberal feminism focuses on the
equality between men and women, they should have the same position without any aspect of superiority because feminists think that men and women have the same
individual autonomy.
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