Emergence of Female Pembarong in ReyogArt: Gender Stereotypes and Cultural Tightness in The Javanese Perspective

Sari, Ulfi Andrian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3874-545X, Yasri, Hayyun Lathifaty and Nulinnaja, Ratna ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0349-6403 (2025) Emergence of Female Pembarong in ReyogArt: Gender Stereotypes and Cultural Tightness in The Javanese Perspective. Mudra: Jurnal Seni Budaya, 40 (1). pp. 10-24. ISSN 2541-0407

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Abstract

The presence of female pembarong(performers) in Java is interesting as a form of defying gender stereotypes. The female performers portray those who try to fight stereotypes and gender norms in a patriarchal society. Based on this phenomenon, this study aims to 1) explain the stereotypical experience of reyogPonorogo female performers from the perspective of Javanese culture, 2) explain the experience of cultural tenacity of reyogPonorogo female performers from the perspective of Javanese culture. The research was conducted in two places in Ponorogo. Sawoo Village in Sawoo Subdistrict, Ponorogo Regency which is the location of the Sardulo Nareswari reyog community and Plunturan Village in Pulung Subdistrict, Ponorogo Regency which is the location of the Putri Onggopati reyog community. This research uses a qualitative method. Data collection techniques used included interviews with female performers, observation of videos of female performers' performances from YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, interview transcripts, triangulation of sources, and data visualization. Furthermore, the data was analyzed using an interactive model: data collection, data condensation, data display, and conclusions drawing. The labeling of the research results shows that: 1) Stereotypical views towards female performers have begun to diminish. Society began to accept their existence in reyogperformance art. 2) The loosening of cultural constraints within Javanese tradition, with positive conditions that do not put aside their role as women, wives, and homemakers. These conditions provide freedom and creative opportunities for female performers

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Stereotypes,Gender,Cultural Tightness,Javanese Culture,Pembarong, Female Performers.
Subjects:	16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1699 Other Studies in Human Society > 169901 Gender Specific Studies
Divisions:	Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training > Department of Social Science Education
Depositing User:	Ulfi Andrian Sari
Date Deposited:	05 Dec 2025 08:43

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