Gender Perspective In Ahmad Tohari's Novel A Feminist Study Approach to Literature Psychology and Its Applications On Literature Learning In High School

This study has three objectives: 1) the structure of the novel by Ahmad Tohari 2) the manifestation of gender equality in the novel by Ahmad Tohari, and 3) the application of the research results of the novel by Ahmad Tohari in literary learning in universities. The data of this research are in the form of words, sentences, expressions, and discourses that contain elements of gender issues in the novel by Ahmad Tohari. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling while the data collection uses library techniques, listen and record. The validity test of the data applied is source triangulation. The data analysis technique used a semiotic model reading technique consisting of heuristic and hermeneutic readings. 1) The structure of the novel by Ahmad Tohari which is based on the fictional theory of Robert Stanton carries the theme of women's struggle in realizing gender equality with men. The facts of the novel are divided into three, namely characters and characterizations, setting, and storyline. 2) The forms of gender equality are (a) women as equal partners to men, (b) equal obligations and rights between men and women, and (c) opponents of violence against women. 3) The results of the study were applied to the learning scenario by analyzing the intrinsic and extrinsic elements of the novel