Gender Neutralization in Naomi Midori Novel’s Patient: The Struggle of Feminism-Masculinism

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to comprehensively understand the phenomenon of the struggle between feminism and masculinism which is influenced by the neutralization of the main character in the novel Patient by Naomi Midori. The objects studied are in the form of words, sentences. The data collection technique is by reading and recording techniques. The data analysis is using the Miles and Huberman’s analysis mode, namely data reduction, data exposure and drawing conclusions and verification. The results of the study show that the concept of radical feminism is influenced by neutralization, namely rationalizing crime for equality. Meanwhile, masculinity influenced by neutralization is concerned with justified helplessness. The form of neutralization of the two genders is implicitly visualized in the cover of the novel Patient. The implication of this study is that it can conduct studies from different literary perspectives, such as psychology and anthropology. Diverse assessments can provide developments in both theoretical and practical aspects.