ANN VERONICA’S STRUGGLE TO GET HIGHER EDUCATION AS REFLECTED IN H.G WELLS’ ANN VERONICA: A FEMINIST STUDY

Abstract

This study aims to reveal the kinds of inequality that constrain Ann Veronica to get higher education and to analyze her struggles to reach her desire to get higher education in dealing with the gender inequality that she faces. This study was a qualitative research employing content analysis method. The first result of the research shows that there are four kinds of inequality that constrain Ann veronica to get higher education. They are (1) stereotypes towards women (2) marginalization towards women (3) subordinations towards women; and 4) violence towards women. The second result shows Ann Veronica’s struggle to get higher education. They are (1) Proving her courage: leaving her family for freedom and living without protection; and (2) proving her ability to reach her goal: trying hard to be financially independent and studying for knowledge.

Keywords: Gender inequalities, higher education, women’s struggle, feminist literary criticism, Ann Veronica