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The Intersection of Antiracism and Feminism in Kidd’s the Invention of Wings

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  • Firdauzy, G.M.Q.

    (English Department, University of Jember, Indonesia)

  • Cahyawati, E

    (English Department, University of Jember, Indonesia)

  • Wardhani, Y.K.

    (English Department, University of Jember, Indonesia)

  • Basuki, I.

    (English Department, University of Jember, Indonesia)

  • Murti, G.H.

    (English Department, University of Jember, Indonesia)

  • Wardani, L.D.P.

    (English Department, University of Jember, Indonesia)

Abstract

This research explores the representation of antiracism and feminism in the historical fiction novel The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. It is an intriguing study because 19th-century slavery and the patriarchal culture set in the story are brought back to the 21st-century audience. This research aims to explain how antiracism and feminism represented in the novel reveal the writer’s critical position. Therefore, this qualitative study employs Hall’s representation theory, which relates the textual analysis of the novel to contextual analysis to disclose the author’s critical agenda. The result of the study demonstrates how antiracism and feminism are portrayed in the novel through dehumanization and career limitations experienced by white and black female protagonists. However, the story represents that intersectionality can be encountered through interracial sisterhood. In the novel, the White and Black female characters stand with one another in the struggle for racial and gender equality.

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  • Firdauzy, G.M.Q. & Cahyawati, E & Wardhani, Y.K. & Basuki, I. & Murti, G.H. & Wardani, L.D.P., 2025. "The Intersection of Antiracism and Feminism in Kidd’s the Invention of Wings," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(6), pages 3763-3771, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-6:p:3763-3771
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    1. Ancy Liyana A & Anu Baisel, 2023. "Exploring The Convergence of Social Disparities and Interracial Relationships in Sue Monk Kidd’s The Invention of Wings," Studies in Media and Communication, Redfame publishing, vol. 11(4), pages 149-158, June.
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