THE RESISTANCE OF WOMEN TOWARD OPPRESSION IN CHRISTINA DALCHER'S VOX

Abstract

In this paper, the writer analyzes women resistance toward oppression as seen in the novel Vox by Christina Dalcher. This novel depicts women oppression where women have been silenced due to government regulations that make women feel the unpleasant treatment. The novel also depicts how the women react to the oppression. For that reason, the purpose of the study is to describe the resistance of women towards the oppression they experienced. This study applies feminism theory. Hook states feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression [1]. Lerner states the term oppression is a forceful subordination used to describe the subject-matter of individuals and groups as class oppression or racial oppression. As a result, it can be concluded that the women oppression is a mental burden or injustice by men to women, and that women lack of freedom, and under pressure [2]. Hollander and Einwohner state people who are oppressed and dominated will likely perform the act of resistance for they think and feel that the particular condition is not fair to them. The intention of doing resistance and shall the resistance be visible and recognized marks the discussion span of resistance. Some do it to get recognition, while other conceal it intentionally [3]. Nowadays there are still many women who experience inequality and restrictions on their rights. Therefore, the writer consider women oppression and women resistance be important to study.