GENDER EQUALITY REPRESENTED IN THE ANIMATED FILM “RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET” (A FEMINIST STUDY)

Abstract

Feminism is an ideology or an understanding that states equal rights between men and women. The inequalities between the roles of men and women have become one of the structural barriers that cause people in society do not have equal access. This study aims to reveal the gender equality represented in the animated film “Ralph Breaks the Internet” by using a qualitative descriptive method. In order to be more focused, this study uses the sociology of literature approach theory. Basically, the sociology of literature approach discusses several social problems that exist in society. In the animated film Ralph Breaks the Internet, there are several findings that representing the gender equality for women. Then, several forms of gender equality are classified into three parts such as; Woman in leadership, Equality in workplace and Equality in power. From this film, we can learn that gender is not an excuse that is used to discriminate against women, but gender is a part of reality that must be maintained to provide justice to women in all aspects. Gender equality should be enforced so that women get equal treatment in social life.