IDEOLOGI PATRIARKI DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP KARAKTER DALAM NOVEL THE POWER KARYA NAOMI ALDERMAN = PATRIARCHAL IDEOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE CHARACTERS IN NAOMI ALDERMAN'S THE POWER

This research investigates forms of ideological representation of women in the novel The Power by Naomi Alderman. This research aims to reveal the patriarchal ideology experienced by women and describe the impacts of patriarchal ideology on the characters as depicted in the novel The Power by Naomi Alderman. By using qualitative descriptive methods and Engels' Marxist feminist approach, this research seeks to achieve its objectives comprehensively. The results of this research indicated that there are two forms of patriarchy, namely private and public patriarchies. Private patriarchy is a form of violent action that occurs in the household or family environment, while public patriarchy is a form of patriarchal action that appears in the public environment. This representation of patriarchy takes the form of physical violence, sexual violence, trafficking of women and even murder, which hurts women. The impact of patriarchy is not only felt by women; men also feel the effects of patriarchy because women take revenge against men. By examining the problem of patriarchy and its impacts, this research provides critical insight into the social issues that occur in the lives of women and men. This research is expected to increase knowledge about patriarchy and its impact so that men and women can be more careful in their actions.