GENDER ROLES AND GENDER STEREOTYPES OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN IN THE COLOR PURPLE BY ALICE WALKER

Ryan, Andum Rizki and Elfiondri, Elfiondri and Femmy, Dahlan (2017) GENDER ROLES AND GENDER STEREOTYPES OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN IN THE COLOR PURPLE BY ALICE WALKER. Diploma thesis, Universitas Bung Hatta.

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Abstract

In this paper, the writer analyzes the gender roles and gender stereotype of AfricanAmerican male and female characters describes in The Color Purple. The novel captures the life of the African-American and their responsibility in their household. The analysis has two goals which are describing the gender roles and gender stereotypes. The writer applies Gender Analysis and historical approach in conducting the research. The technique that is applied by the writer is close reading to gain a deeper understanding of the novel. The result of the research is male characters play the roles to provide the necessity of the family and became decision maker. The female characters have the roles as caretaker and homemaker in the household. The male stereotypes pictures as bossy and abusive. Meanwhile, the female stereotypes are powerless and obedient to male. In conclusion, the male stereotypes comes out from their important roles in the household and because of the women’s roles, women are weak and must obey the will or command of men in household. Keywords: gender roles, gender stereotypes, African-American

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