Ambivalent sexism experienced by the female characters in Cho Nam Joo's Saha

Afifah, Elhama Najihatul and Istiadah, Istiadah (2025) Ambivalent sexism experienced by the female characters in Cho Nam Joo's Saha. LITE: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya, 21 (1). pp. 114-124. ISSN 25489488

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Abstract

This study examines the two subcategories of ambivalent sexism, hostile and benevolent, as experienced by the female characters in Cho Nam Joo's Saha. Using a qualitative text analysis approach, the study investigates how sexism is portrayed in character conversations, actions, and narrative descriptions. The ambivalent sexism theory, initiated by Susan Fiske and Peter Glick, was used to analyze the data. Results show that benevolent sexism takes the form of overly protective attitudes and exaggerated praise, while hostile sexism in the novel takes the form of verbal and physical abuse. Both behaviours amplify social inequalities and gender stereotypes in the dystopian society depicted in Saha, where marginalized individuals, especially women, face systematic oppression and discrimination. The research concludes that Saha effectively portrays the complex dynamics of sexism in a patriarchal society, providing insight into how such themes contribute to discussions on gender studies and literature.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	ambivalent sexism; benevolent sexism; discrimination; feminism; hostile sexism
Subjects:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2005 Literary Studies > 200508 Other Literatures in English
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of English Language and Letters
Depositing User:	M.A. Istiadah Istiadah
Date Deposited:	25 Nov 2025 10:37

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