GENDER EQUALITY IN KATJA VON GARNIER’S IRON Gender Equality In Katja Von Garnier’s Iron Jawed Angels Movie (2004): A Sociological Approach.

GENDER EQUALITY IN KATJA VON GARNIER’S IRON
JAWED ANGELS MOVIE (2004): A SOCIOLOGICAL

APPROACH

RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement
for Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department

by
Animas Laras Fitri Manggiasih
A320 070 324

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012

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MOTTO
 Learn to be best friend to yourself, Don’t to be the enemy to yourself (the
writer)

 Learn the failure from yourself so we know the mistake, TRY and
PRAY is the KEY to be successful (the writer)

 In the name of Allah. Most Gracious. Most Merciful. And He it is Who
created the night and the day and the sun and the moon; all (orbs) travel
along swiftly in their celestial spheres. (Quran, 21.33)

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DEDICATION

This research paper is dedicated to:

My Phenomenal Woman (mom) “ Bu Waljinah”

my Hero (dad) “Pak Purwanto”,

My beloved friends “viRus”, Wibby, Ovan and Hanif”

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

ASSALAMUALAIKUM WR.WB
First, the writer would like to praise to Allah SWT, the Lord of universe,
for blessing and guiding to accomplish paper entitle Iron Jawed Angels by Katja
Von Garnier as requirement for getting bachelor degree of education in English
Department at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
Peace is upon to Muhammad, the last messenger of Allah who will be hero
for all his followers in the life after. The writer also realizes that this amazing
moment cannot come true without the help and support of other people. In this
opportunity, she would like to express her great gratitude and appreciation to:
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Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si., as the Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta for giving approval to
carry out this research paper,

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Drs. M. Thoyibi, M.S., as the first consultant who gave guidance and advice
during the arrangement of the research paper,

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Titis Setyabudi S.Pd, as the second consultant who helped the writer to
correct and examine his research paper, and as the Head of English
Department for encouragement to the writer,

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Anam Sutopo. S.Pd., M.Hum, as the academic consultant at Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta,

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All lecturers of English Department, for guidance during the study at
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,

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Her beloved “Mother, Waljinah and Father, Purwnato” for their endless
love, prayer, advice, patience, support, and money,

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Her brother and sister, Pandu, Ecy, Ridio for her support, care and for the
many sweet things that have been shared and fight,

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Her close friend for helped in research paper Zouvan ^zou_zou^ who always
offering his hands whenever the writer needs and for his contribution, so that
the writer is able to complete this research,

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Her engagement Wibby “genDut”, who always support for being in her
happiness and sadness, also his contribution,

10. Her close friends in English Department, especially , Nova,
Phoopree, Sari, Putri, Nurul, Reni, Fajar, Fachrur, Arbi, Hanna, Trisum for
their supports, jokes, and place to take some rests,
11. Abang Trikur who gives his idea and contribution in this research,
12. Hanif_OntA the only one “new” brother, who has completed the
confraternity and valuable lesson,
13. And others which cannot be mentioned one by one, who help the writer in
finishing the research paper and for all the big supports.

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Finally, the writer realizes that there are many weaknesses in this research
paper. This is caused by the limitation in his capability and knowledge. Therefore,
all criticism and suggestion are highly expected. The writer hopes, this simple
research paper would be beneficial to everyone.
WASSALAMU’ALAIKUM WR. WB.

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
TITLE ................................................................................................................ i
APPROVAL ........................................................................................................ ii
ACCEPTANCE ................................................................................................... iii
TESTIMONY ...................................................................................................... iv
MOTTO ............................................................................................................... v
DEDICATION ..................................................................................................... vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................. vii
TABLE OF CONTENT .................................................................................... x
LIST OF FIGURE ............................................................................................ xiv
ABSTRACT .....................................................................................................xviii

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study ....................................................... 1
B. Literature Review .................................................................. 8
C. Problem Statement ................................................................ 9
D. Limitation of the Study .......................................................... 9
E. Objective of the Study ........................................................... 9
F. Benefits of the Study ............................................................. 10
G. Research Method ................................................................... 10
H. Research Paper Organization ................................................ 12
CHAPTER II: UNDERLYING THEORY
A. The Sociology of Literature ................................................. 13

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B. Basic Principle of the Sociology of Literature ...................... 14
1.Sociology of the Society .................................................... 15
2.Sociology of the Author ..................................................... 15
3.Sociology of the Reader ..................................................... 15
C. The Structural Elements of the Movie ................................... 16
1.Narrative Elements ............................................................. 16

2.Technical Elements ............................................................ 19
D. Theoretical Application ........................................................ 24
CHAPTER III: SOCIAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF
AMERICAN SOCIETY IN THE TURN OF CENTURY
A. Social Aspect ........................................................................ 25
B. Economic Aspect .................................................................. 33
C. Political Aspect ..................................................................... 36
D. Cultural Aspect ..................................................................... 39
E. Religious Aspect ................................................................... 41
F. Science and Technology Aspect ........................................... 44
G. Women Condition at the time ................................................ 46
CHAPTER IV: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
A. Structural Analysis of Movie ................................................. 48
1. Narrative Elements ................................................................. 48
a. Character and Characterization ........................................ 48
1) Major Character ...................................................... 49
2) Minor Character ..................................................... 53

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b. Setting .............................................................................. 60
1) Setting of Time ....................................................... 60
2) Setting of Place ....................................................... 62
c. Plot .................................................................................. 67
1) The Beginning ........................................................ 68
2) The Middle ............................................................. 68
3) The End .................................................................... 70
d. Point of View ................................................................... 71
1) POV in Terms of Camera Shot .............................. 71
2) POV in Terms of Storyteller .................................. 72
3) POV in Term of Subject Matter ............................... 72
e. Theme .............................................................................. 73
2. Technical Elements ................................................................ 74
a. Mise en Scene .................................................................. 74
1) Costume and Make up ............................................. 74
2) Lighting .................................................................... 77
3) Set Dressing and Props ........................................... 82
4) Figure Expression and Movement............................ 86
b. Cinematography ............................................................... 88
1) Photographical Qualities of Shot ........................... 88

2) Framing of Shot ...................................................... 89
3) Duration of Shot ..................................................... 92
c. Sound ............................................................................... 93

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B. Editing .................................................................................. 93
C. Discussion ............................................................................ 97
CHAPTER V: SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
A. Sociological Analysis ............................................................. 100
1) Social Aspect ................................................................... 100
2) Economic Aspect ............................................................. 105
3) Political Aspect ................................................................ 106
4) Cultural Aspect ................................................................ 111
5) Religious Aspect .............................................................. 112
6) Science and Technology Aspect ...................................... 112
7) Women Condition at the Time .......................................... 113
B. Discussion ............................................................................ 116
CHAPTER VI: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion ............................................................................ 119

B. Suggestion ............................................................................ 120
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX

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LIST OF FIGURE

Figure 1 : Alice Paul Profile ................................................................................ 49
Figure 2 : Alice Paul Job’s .................................................................................. 50
Figure 3 : Alice Paul at Home Town .................................................................. 51
Figure 4 : Luci Burn Profile ................................................................................ 52
Figure 5 : Inez Milholland Profile ....................................................................... 53
Figure 6 : Inez Milholland Profile in Parade ....................................................... 54
Figure 7 : Carrie Catt Profile ............................................................................... 55
Figure 8 : Emily Leigthon Profile ....................................................................... 55
Figure 9 : Ben Weissmen Profile .......................................................................... 56
Figure 10 : Ruza Wenclawska Profile ................................................................. 57
Figure 11 : Doris Steven ..................................................................................... 57
Figure 12 : President Woodrow Wilson Profile .................................................... 58
Figure 13 : Anna Howard Shaw Profile .............................................................. 59
Figure 14 : Mabel Vernon Profile ....................................................................... 59
Figure 15 : Mr. Thomas Leighton Profile ............................................................ 60
Figure 16 : Philadelphia City .............................................................................. 61
Figure 17 : Direct Protest at White House 1 ........................................................ 61
Figure 18 : Direct Protest at White House 2 ......................................................... 61
Figure 19 : Cameron House ................................................................................. 61
Figure 20 : Amendment of Women Suffrage 1 .................................................. 62
Figure 21 : Amendment of Women Suffrage 2 .................................................. 62
Figure 22 : Broad Steet, Virginia ......................................................................... 62
Figure 23 : White House 1 ................................................................................... 63
Figure 24 : White House 2 ................................................................................... 63
Figure 25 : NWP Base Camp .............................................................................. 64
Figure 26 : Emily Leigthon House ...................................................................... 64
Figure 27 : Occoquan Prison ............................................................................... 64
Figure 28 : Union Station, Washington DC ........................................................ 65
Figure 29 : Restaurant ......................................................................................... 65

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Figure 30 : Meeting Room at White House .......................................................... 65
Figure 31 : Alice Paul Room at NWP Camp ...................................................... 66
Figure 32 : President Room ................................................................................ 66
Figure 33 : Polling station ................................................................................... 66
Figure 34 : Alice House at Her Home Town ........................................................ 67
Figure 35 : Point of View 1 ................................................................................... 71
Figure 36 : Point of View 2 ................................................................................. 72
Figure 37 : Point of View 3 .................................................................................. 72
Figure 38 : Women Costume ................................................................................ 75
Figure 39 : NWP Costume .................................................................................. 75
Figure 40 : Women Prison Costume ................................................................... 75
Figure 41 : Women Laborer Costume ................................................................. 75
Figure 42 : Women Party Costume ....................................................................... 75
Figure 43 Women Police Costume ...................................................................... 75
Figure 44 : President Costume ............................................................................ 76
Figure 45 : Men’s Costume ................................................................................. 76
Figure 46 :Men’s Police Costume ....................................................................... 76
Figure 47 : Lucy Burn Make-up .......................................................................... 77
Figure 48 : Alice Make-up 1 ................................................................................. 77
Figure 49 : Alice make-up 2 ................................................................................ 77
Figure 50 : Hard Lighting ................................................................................... 78
Figure 51 : Soft Lighting ..................................................................................... 78
Figure 52 : Frontal Lighting ................................................................................ 79
Figure 53 : Side Lighting ...................................................................................... 79
Figure 54 : Back side Lighting ............................................................................ 80
Figure 55 : Under Lighting ................................................................................... 80
Figure 56 : Top Lighting ....................................................................................... 80
Figure 57 : Source Lighting ................................................................................ 81
Figure 58 : Design House 1 ................................................................................. 82
Figure 59 : Design House ..................................................................................... 82
Figure 60 : Design NWP Camp 1 ......................................................................... 82

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Figure 61 : Design NWP Camp 1 ........................................................................ 82
Figure 62 : Alice Room in NWP ........................................................................... 83
Figure 63 : President room design ..................................................................... 83
Figure 64 : Meeting Room Design ...................................................................... 83
Figure 65 : Restaurant Design ............................................................................. 84
Figure 66 : Head Prison Design ......................................................................... . 84
Figure 67 : Isolation Room Design ..................................................................... 84
Figure 68 : Work Room At Prison Design ............................................................ 84
Figure 69 : Dining Room Design ........................................................................ 84
Figure 70 : Car ..................................................................................................... 85
Figure 71 : Public Transportation ....................................................................... 85
Figure 72 : Police Car ......................................................................................... 85
Figure 73 : Police Transportation ........................................................................ 85
Figure 74 : Telephone ......................................................................................... 85
Figure 75 : Camera Shooting .............................................................................. 86
Figure 76 :Typing machine .................................................................................. 86
Figure 77 : Lamp ................................................................................................. 86
Figure 78 : Printer manchine ............................................................................... 86
Figure 79 : Camera .............................................................................................. 86
Figure 80 : Alice Paul Appearance ...................................................................... 87
Figure 81 : Alice Paul Gesture ............................................................................ 87
Figure 82 : Facial Expresion ............................................................................... 87
Figure 83 : Happiness Expresion ........................................................................ 88
Figure 84 : Straight On Angle ............................................................................. 89
Figure 85 : Low Angle ........................................................................................ 90
Figure 86 : High Angle ....................................................................................... 90
Figure 87 : Extreme Long Shot ............................................................................ 90
Figure 88 : Medium Long Shot ........................................................................... 91
Figure 89 : Long Shot ......................................................................................... 91
Figure 90 : Medium Shot .................................................................................... 92
Figure 91 : Close Up Shot ................................................................................... 92

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Figure 92 : Editing 1 ........................................................................................... 94
Figure 93 : Editing 2 ............................................................................................. 94
Figure 94 : Editing 3 ........................................................................................... 94
Figure 95 : Editing 4 ........................................................................................... 94
Figure 96 : Editing 5 ............................................................................................ 94
Figure 97 : Editing 6 ............................................................................................ 95
Figure 98 : Editing7 ........................................................................................... 95
Figure 99 : Editing 8 ............................................................................................. 95
Figure 100 : Editing 9 ......................................................................................... 95
Figure 101 : Editing 10 ....................................................................................... 95
Figure 102 : Editing 11 ....................................................................................... 95
Figure 103 : Editing 12 ....................................................................................... 96
Figure 104 : Editing 13 ....................................................................................... 96
Figure 105 : Editing 14 ....................................................................................... 96
Figure 106 : Editing 15 ....................................................................................... 96

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ABSTRACT
ANIMAS LARAS F.M, A320070324. GENDER EQUALITY IN KATJA

VON GARNIER’S IRON JAWED ANGELS MOVIE (2004): A
SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH. Research Paper, Muhammadiyah
University of Surakarta. 2012.

The object of this research is the movie entitled Iron Jawed Angels by
Katja Von Garnier. The major problem of this study is “how gender equality is
reflected in Iron Jawed Angels (2004) by Katja Von Garnier” based on a
Sociological Approach.
The researcher employs qualitative method; the researcher uses two data
sources, namely primary and secondary data source. The primary data source is
the movie itself while the secondary data source is the other sources related to the
analysis such as script, books, journals, articles, and movie review. The method of
data collection is library research and the technique of data collection is note
taking and scene capturing.
The study comes to the following conclusions. First, based on the
structural analysis of each elements, it shows that the character and
characterization, plot, point of view, setting of place and time, mise-en- scene,
cinematography, editing, and the other technical elements have the unity and
successfully relate to one another then finally are formulated into good quality of
a movie. Second, based on the Sociological analysis, it is the global issues in early
twentieth century about human right especially in women right in political aspect,
the women suffrage amendment in twentieth century give an effect for women
social life in the turn of the century. There is no gender equal in political aspect,
the women get their right to vote and join in government seat.
Keyword: Gender Equality, Iron Jawed Angels, and sociological approach.

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