Representation of Libertarian Radical

Feminism in the Main Character Julie

in “The Worst Person in the World
(2021)”
Afifatuz Zahra
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 Table of contents

01 Background of the Study

02 Reseacrh Problems

03 Previous Studies

04 Research Method

05 Theoretical Framework

06 Result
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Background of the Study
 Issues related to feminism are still inherent in a patriarchal society.

 There was a women’s emancipation movement where they could live

freely without marriage ties.

 Focus on the ideas of “Libertarian Radical Feminism”

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Research Problems
1. What is the conflict experienced by
Julie in the film “The Worst Person
in the World (2021)”

2. How is the representation of

libertarian radical feminism in the
film “The Worst Person in the
World”
 03 Previous Studies
No Author and Year Title Focus

Thoughts and Actions of Helen in Charlotte Uses libertarian radical feminism perspective in the
1 Sofranita (2015)
Rochie’s Feuchtgebiete character Helen and uses descriptive methods

Uses the close-reading method and the theory uses

Radical-Libertarian Feminism of the Main
2 Jeremiah (2018) feminist theory according to Bressler and
Character in Kate Chopin’s The Awakening
Djajanegara

The Libertarian Radical Feminist Characters

Used descriptive qualitative method and literature
3 Purwosasmito (2010) of Bibi Chen in the Novel Saving Fish from
studies to collect data and analyze the research
Drowning

The Ideas of Radical Libertarian Feminism as

Using the literature study method in analyzing data
4 Lestari (2016) Reflected in the Main Characters of Anais
obtained from books and the web
Nin’s Ladders To Fire

Prasasty and Natsir The Radical Feminism of Imperator Furiosa’s Uses qualitative research design and uses the theory
5
(2020) Character in Mad Max Fury Road Film (2015) of radical feminism by Rosemarie P. Tong (2009)
Differences between this study and
previous studies :

 This study uses Roland Barthes’ semiotic

method to analyze data.

 For theory, this study uses libertarian radical

feminism theory by Rosemary Tong (1998) and
sexual politic by Kate Millet (1970).
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Research Method

01 02 03 04

Research Data
Design Data Source Collection Data Analysis
Qualitative research Film The Worst Using literature Using descriptive analytical
Person in the World techniques (reading, technique and semiotic
(2021) watching, identifying, analysis according to Roland
listing) Barthes
 05 Theoretical Framework

Feminist Thoughts
According to Julia Kristeva (1981), the concept of
Narrative feminism lies in the female body which is a lever
for men and is used as a means of reproduction.
Elements
Character, Conlict, Libertarian Radical Feminism
Setting
Intrinsic Extrinsic
According to Tong (1998), libertarian radical
feminists believe that the fewer women are
involved in the reproductive process, the more
Aspects
Aspects
time and energy they have to be involved in
productive processes in society.

Cinematic Childfree
Elements Childfree is a person who does not have children
& doesn’t wish to have children in the future
(Houseknecht, 1980)
Mise En-Scene,
Cinematography, Sound
Sexual Politics
Sexual politics is defined as the politicization of
power based on sex and gender (Kate Millet,
1970:26).
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Result

Julie’s Libertarian Radical Feminism

Using semiotic analysis according to
Roland Barthes, there are several signs 01 Not married and don’t want to
have children
that Julie’s character represents the ideas
of libertarian radical feminism. This can
be seen from the character’s attitudes, 02 Afraid of her body changing
expressions, facial gestures and
background.
03 Julie has an androgynous attitude
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