Pengalaman Penyintas Kekerasan Seksual dalam Komunitas Save Your Mental: Analisis Feminisme Gayatri Spivak

Abstract

This research explores the experiences of sexual violence survivors within the Save Your Mental (SYM) community, addressing a subject that remains largely underexamined. The study employs Gayatri Spivak’s feminist theory, focusing on subalternity, discrimination, and social construction, which is rarely discussed in this context. Using a qualitative descriptive method with an inductive approach and multimethod framework, the research uncovers several key findings: The first participant endured sexual violence, including harassment and attempted rape by a cousin. A lack of trust and protection from her parents resulted in repeated instances of abuse. The second participant suffered domestic and sexual violence, as well as non-physical abuse, at the hands of her husband and mother-in-law, who restricted her from leaving the house, even for essential personal needs and those of her child. Both participants eventually transcended their subaltern positions, evolving into individuals who are more open and content. These findings highlight the crucial role of community support and the pressing need for societal reforms to safeguard and empower survivors. The study contributes to a broader understanding of how marginalized individuals navigate and resist systemic oppression.