FEMINISM VALUES IN LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S LITTLE WOMEN
Abstract
This research purposes to describe feminism values conveyed by Jo, the main character in Little Women novel written by Louisa May Alcott by applying qualitative method. The data of this research were collected by using documentation technique. The data were then analyzed by using feminist approach to be combined with qualitative content analysis technique. The result of this research shows that the feminist values in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott contains of Equality, Difference, Choice, Care, Time, and Experience. The dominantly feminist value appears on this novel is Equality. Jo’s struggle in maintain her woman rights to have similar equal in terms of women's nature, the social treatment of women, women's performance and equal opportunity to have higher education.
Keywords: Feminist Values, Little Women Novel, Louisa May Alcott, Literary Criticism, Feminism
Keywords: Feminist Values, Little Women Novel, Louisa May Alcott, Literary Criticism, Feminism
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