The Implementation of Feminist Values in Srikandi (Woman Figure on Wayang Story) : A Concept to Develop Gender Equality in Java, Indonesia

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze and implement feminism values of woman figure in wayang story as character education for Javanese woman to develop gender equality in Java, Indonesia. The method in this study is descriptive analysis with qualitative approach which uses library research for collecting data. The result of this study indicates that feminism values in wayang are depicted in figure of Srikandi as famous woman knight. Gender equality in Srikandi describes about an emancipation fighter woman who was able to fight for her kingdom with her tenacity and courage. She emphasizes about equality of role, skill, and achievement between men and women. Those values can be implemented as character education or role model for Javanese woman’s life today, so that they can break the negative social structure on society and dare to express or contribute more for society