The Image of Women’s Novels in Nusantara Children’s Series and Their Benefits as High School Teaching Materials

Abstract

This research aims to describe the image of women in the Anak Nusantara novel series by Tere Liye and the benefits of the novel as teaching material. This research departs from the phenomenon of the use of old novels which are no longer relevant for use as teaching materials today. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods with a feminist approach. Data collection was carried out using literature study, reading techniques, and note-taking techniques. The validity of the data that has been obtained will be tested by triangulation, diligent observation, and member checking. After that, the data will be analyzed using the Miles &Huberman model analysis technique (data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion). The research results concluded that the Anak Nusantara novel series by Tere Liye contains the image of a woman who is obedient to God, cares about the environment & uses nature, disciplined, firm, loving, protective, persistent, high social spirit, devoted to the parents, smart, skilled, multitasking, brave, responsible, honest, exemplary, and successful. The entire image of women in the novel is a positive representation of women who can be used as role models for students. Furthermore, the novel series is suitable for use as teaching material because it meets the criteria for quality non-text books and fiction books.