FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE OF CROSS-GENDER POWER RELATION IN CARYL CHURCHILL'S TOP GIRLS

  • Jenny M. Djundjung Faculty of Letters, Petra Christian University
  • Yap Bie Yong Alumni, English Department, Petra Christian University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9744/kata.4.2.160-178
Keywords: patriarchal system, male domination, feminism, subordination, resistance, masculine and feminine traits, power relation, institutions, discrimination

Abstract

Top Girls, one of Caryl Churchill's most popular plays, describes the lives of six female characters coming from different centuries. Each of them has their own story to tell, as they have all been victimized by the patriarchal system in the century when they live and have resisted the system with different strategies. They either employ roles that are traditionally reserved for men or they adopt the archetypically feminine qualities. Despite their resistance and success, they find themselves unhappy and unsatisfied over their achievements. Thus this raises the question of the effectiveness of the feminist movement.

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Published
2004-06-01
How to Cite
M. Djundjung, J., & Yong, Y. (2004). FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE OF CROSS-GENDER POWER RELATION IN CARYL CHURCHILL’S TOP GIRLS. K@ta, 4(2), 160-178. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.9744/kata.4.2.160-178
Issue
Vol 4 No 2 (2002): DECEMBER 2002
Section
Articles

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