Sociological Literature Research Articles

Religiosity in Tere Liye’s Janji novel (an Approach to the Sociology of Literature)

Novel Janji is one the novels that tell the story of the journey of a religious school child who is looking for a former religious school student decades ago. The author describes religious school children being able to search for someone who disappeared decades ago according to their teacher’s instructions. This study uses a literary sociological analysis approach. The results of the study show that the story in the novel Janji contains five dimensions of religiosity, namely the dimension of belief, the dimension of ritual, the dimension of experience, the dimension of knowledge, and the consequential dimension. In the dimension of belief, it can be seen in the character's belief in doing good, not committing acts of corruption, and the belief in using money to worship. In the ritual dimension, religiosity is seen in the implementation of the five daily prayers, ablution before prayer, Friday prayers, daily expressions, and Idul Fitri prayers. In addition, in the dimension of experience, religiosity is seen in the character's experience of doing bad things, the experience of the character studying at a religious school, and the experience of the character eating inappropriate food for five years. In the knowledge dimension, the value of religiosity can be seen in the concept of sin, the concept of halal and haram, the obligation to pray five times a day, treasures as entrusted in the world, and stories of prophets in the past. At the end, the consequential dimension appears in the actions of the characters in the present which are based on the experiences of the characters in the past.

Nilai Sosial Dalam Novel 50 Riyal: Sisi Lain Tkw Indonesia Di Arab Saudi Karya Deni Wijaya

The Novel 50 Riyals: The Other Side of Indonesian TKW in Saudi Arabia by Deni Wijaya is a work about the life of Muslim converts who work as TKW. In this novel it is quite interesting to study further scientifically the lives of women working abroad. Therefore, the writer is interested in studying the social values ​​contained in the novel 50 Riyals: The Other Side of Indonesian TKW in Saudi Arabia. The aims of this study were (1) to describe the social value of the main character's affection in the novel 50 Riyals on the Other Side of Indonesian TKW in Saudi Arabia by Deni Wijaya, (2) to describe the social value of the main character's social responsibility in the novel 50 Riyals on the Other Side of Indonesian TKW in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia by Deni Wijaya, and (3) describing the social value of harmony in the life of the main character in the novel 50 Riyals The Other Side of Indonesian TKW in Saudi Arabia by Deni Wijaya.
 This research uses a descriptive qualitative research type. The data was taken from reading the novel 50 Riyals: The Other Side of Indonesian TKW in Saudi Arabia by Deni Wijaya. Data collection techniques in this study were carried out using the reading and note-taking method, and then identified and analyzed based on the theory of sociology of literature. This study discusses the social values ​​contained in the novel 50 Riyals: Another Side of Indonesian TKW in Saudi Arabia by Deny Wijaya.
 The researcher found: (1) there were 10 data of social values ​​of affection, 2 data of devotion, 4 data of kinship, 1 data of caring, and 4 data of loyalty. (2) the value of social responsibility as much as 10 data including, a sense of belonging to each other as much as 3 data, empathy as much as 1 data, and discipline as much as 6 data. (3) there are 9 data on social harmony values, 7 data on tolerance, and 2 data on democracy.

Kesehatan Reproduksi dan Budaya Patriarki dalam Novel Bulan Patah Karya Maria Maltidis Banda

This research is entitled "Reproductive Health and Patriarchal Culture in the Novel Bulan Patah by Maria Maltidis Banda". The purpose of this study was to determine the structural elements which include grooves; characterizations; and setting, to reveal aspects of reproductive health in a patriarchal culture in the novel Bulan Patah by Maria Matildis Banda, and to reveal the meaning of filial piety in the novel Bulan Patah. The theory used in this research is the theory of structure and the theory of sociology of literature which includes reproductive health and public health. This study uses qualitative data. The data collection method used is the literature study method. The process of data analysis used the descriptive qualitative method. The data sources of this research are primary data and secondary data. The results of this study, namely the plot in the novel Bulan Patah are divided into three stages, namely the initial, middle, and final stages. The main character in this novel is Midwife Rosa Dalima, while the secondary character is Om Saver. The complementary characters in this novel are Rachel and Retha. The setting in this novel is the setting of the place, setting of time, and setting of atmosphere. In this study, it was found that the aspects of reproductive health were weak without the treatment of a doctor or midwife, and weak physical and social conditions, due to the influence of patriarchal culture in Bulan Patah Novel. In addition, this study also found that the role of Midwife Rosa Dalima in the novel Bulan Patah was related to the meaning of filial piety for health development.

Analisis Aspek Sosiologis dalam Novel Corona Karya Sdavincii

This research aims to describe (1) the structure that built Sdavincii's novel Corona; and (2) sociological aspects contained in Sdavincii’s novel Corona. The theories used in this study are the structural theory of Nurgiyantoro and the literary sociology of Sapardi Djoko Damono. The method used to collect data is a library study method with advanced techniques in the form of reading, listening, and recording techniques. Then to analyze the data used analytical descriptive methods are done by taking problems or focusing on problems as they were when the research was done. The results of this study showed that the intrinsic elements analyzed in Sdavincii’s novel Corona include: characterization, plot and setting. The political aspect contained in Corona novel, is the problem of political conspiracy. The health aspect is about corona. The economic aspect reveals the economic differences between Aragon and the Catalans. The moral aspect addresses moral issue of good morals. The family aspect talks about the Lago family and Ella's family and the true relationship between Lago and Ella.

Three theories of separation: Kelsen, Schmitt and Pashukanis and the historical development of the legal form

This article examines the different approaches to the relation between law, state and economy in the works of Hans Kelsen, Carl Schmitt and Evgeny Pashukanis. It begins with Kelsen’s depiction of law as a dynamic and ‘self-regulating’ system of norms, founded on his rejection of ‘dualist’ separations of state and law, before turning to Schmitt and Pashukanis’s respective critiques. For all their differences, both agree Kelsen ignores the historical basis of the law – for Schmitt, the sovereign power of ‘the political’, for Pashukanis, the social relations of commodity exchange. The article responds to these criticisms in a most un-Kelsenian manner, drawing upon historical sociological literature on early modern state formation to cast doubt on both Schmitt and Pashukanis’s historical accounts. It argues that the forms of political power and commodity exchange upon which Schmitt and Pashukanis’s theories rely were historically specific possibilities opened up by the same process of generalisation and depersonalisation of power relations that allowed for an autonomous ‘public’ system of legal norms. Thus, rather than the fixed causal ground for the development of modern law, ‘the political’ and exchange between equals exist in a relation of ‘difference-in-unity’ with the law. The article concludes that Kelsen’s notion of the Grundnorm is best explained as an attempt to capture the new possibilities and responsibilities opened up a normative system whose ultimate justification now lies only within itself.

Integrasi Nasional dalam Novel Kanak-Kanak Terpilih

This objective of this study is to analyse national integration in two children’s novels, Rahsia Dhia (2014) by Zainun Mustapha and Iqbal Membina Jaya (2015) by Radzemah Bolhassan. This study was carried out based on previous literary reviews that reveal the application of national integration in children’s literature, especially novels, is less emphasised by the authors based on the notion that children’s novels are simple, relaxing and entertaining. Literature is one of the mediums that can serve as a vehicle for national integration in society especially children. Therefore, the inculcation of national integration in children’s novels should be given due consideration by the novelist so that the material presented is not only enjoyable to read, but knowledgeable and didactic, fostering the spirit of solidarity among children which is appropriate in the Malaysian multiethnic community. Furthermore, this study will utilise the ideas of the theory of literary sociology as an analytical framework. The findings show that the stories contained in the two novels examined, demonstrate the inculcation of national integration elements in children’s novels and loaded with messages educating children. The findings of the study also show that the themes used in the two novels are influenced by social, economic, political and educational changes and as well as historical factors that occur in Malaysia.

Professional bodies

AbstractOrganization structures and processes of UK-based professional associations and regulatory bodies (professional bodies) are analyzed across all professions and over the long term. These are successful, long lived, and important organizations which have been neglected in the sociological and organizational literatures. Numbers have been growing and on average these organizations have enjoyed consistent financial success. They have been changing, reacting in part to external challenges, but also in response to internal challenges arising from growth and strains due to reactions to changes from their primary stakeholders, their members. We trace substantial changes in their staffing, governance, and education activities. We evaluate whether these changes amount to corporatization, as has been found in other public and third-sector organizations. We evaluate whether the changes confirm the charge that these organizations demonstrate the iron law of oligarchy. We find corporatization has been substantial but limited and that the changes represent shifting toward strategy rather than oligarchy, though democratic weakening has occurred. We find organization responses to member confusion, concerns, and criticisms to be influential in driving these changes and contributing to the sustainability of these organizations.

Kritik Sosial Lirik Lagu ”Feast”

Song lyrics "Civilization", "News of Loss", and "Great Destroyer Dance" works. Feast became the subject of this investigation. The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of the structure of lyrics and social commentary. The Roman Ingarden hypothesis is used in this review to dissect the design of the verses of the dining experience. Theories of literary sociology were also used in this study to see how the lyrics of the song "Pesta" contained social criticism. The consequences of this study show that melodic verses work . Banquet acts as a vehicle for delivering analysis of real social factors that occur in the eyes of the public. In the melodic poems of "Peradaban", analysis is communicated on the development of the revolution, the unfair worldview, and prejudice that exists among the tight networks that are rife in Indonesia. The killers were criticized in the lyrics of the song "News of the Loss" because it has lost humanity and human values. The lyrics of the song "Dance of the Great Destroyer" forbid the application of Indonesian local wisdom and denounce pollution and environmental damage.

Nilai kepahlawanan serat wedhatama dalam komik gundala son of lightning

Gundala is an Indonesian superhero character created by a comic artist from Yogyakarta named Hasmi in 1969. The author's social background makes Gundala thick with Javanese cultural values. In 2019, Gundala was retold by the duet of Is Yuniarto and Sweta Kartika in the title Gundala Son of Lightning (GSOL). The two comic artists came from Surabaya and Kebumen. This study aims to find the value of heroism in the Gundala version (GSOL) according to Serat Wedhatama. This research uses the theory of literary sociology and uses descriptive qualitative methods. The results showed that there is a new version of Gundala's heroic value which is reflected through being willing to sacrifice, humble and soothing the hearts of others, willing to lose, and patient. The conclusion is that although the character Gundala was created by a comic artist who is different from the original version, the value of Javanese culture, in this case the value of heroism, is still strongly possessed by this character. Keywords: Gundala, Sociology of Literature, Values, Heroism, Wedhatama Fiber

Struktur dan Fungsi Sastra Lisan KP Nelayan Desa Muara Binuangen

This research is basically behind the emergence of the idea to document the oral literature of the Kp. Fishermen in Muara Village, Wanasama Binuangen District. The general problem of this research is the structure and function of the oral literature of the Kp. Fishermen in Muara Village, Wanasalam Binuangen District. There are three titles analyzed, namely Karang Malang Beach, Makom Nyi Subang Larang Site and Syeh Mansyur Corner. The purpose of this study is to describe the problems discussed, while the benefits of this research are expected to contribute to the development of oral literature research, especially folklore, can be used as teaching materials in schools, can be used as a reference for further researchers, and as an effort cultural preservation, especially Kp. Fishermen in Muara Village, Wanasalam Binuangen District. The theories used in this research are oral literature theory, structural theory, oral literature function, learning system planning, and literary learning. This study uses a descriptive method, the form of this research is qualitative and uses a structural approach and sociology of literature.

What Constitutes Fair Treatment of Asian American Applicants?

Today’s challengers of affirmative action in university admissions allege that these policies discriminate against Asian Americans. However, this focus detracts from a more just and effective locus of intervention: admissions disparities between white and Asian American applicants. Notably, defenders of affirmative action err when they reject claims of discrimination against Asian Americans by pointing to differences in facially neutral characteristics between white and Asian American applicants to explain away these admissions disparities. They fail to recognize how these differences in facially neutral factors between white and Asian American applicants resultfrom legacies of racial injustice.To avoid this error, this Article draws on anti-subordination and sociological literature to posit that identifying unfair treatment against Asian American applicants is fundamentally a normative issue. The question of whether the admissions disparities between white and Asian American applicants evince discrimination will never be settled without grappling with which facially neutral criteria can fairly and legitimately explain these disparities. An inquiry into the fairness of facially neutral criteria must consider how such criteria build on the subordination of Asian Americans. To concretize this inquiry, this Article uses the analyses and data from SFFA v. Harvard to examine the fairness of certain facially neutral criteria that contribute to admissions disparities between white and Asian American applicants, criteria that scholars have neglected to consider. These admissions factors are parental occupation, declared career interests, and additional preferences for legacy applicants. This Article then seeks to invigorate a public conversation about the complex considerations that undergird labeling admissions criteria unfair. It concludes by suggesting possible reforms to admissions schemes based on how these public deliberations may unfold.

THE REFLECTION OF SOCIAL VALUES IN THE CHARACTER OF FREDERICK WENTWORTH IN JANE AUSTEN’S, PERSUASION

<p dir="ltr"><em><span lang="EN-GB">This study aimed to describe the reflection of social values using the analysis of Sociology of Literature under the character of Frederick Wentworth in Persuasion by Jane Austen. This study was a qualitative descriptive study using the approach of Sociology of Literature. The data was collected through note-taking method which was primary obtained from the novel of Jane Austen Persuasion. It was then analysed using the sociology of literature by only focusing on the sociology of the work aspect. The results of the study showed that there were discriminations and judgements towards the character of Frederick due to his social status. <span>However, Frederick's character who was dealing with a society that prioritised great importance on social status was not affected by the assessment directed at him. </span>The character of Frederick has reflected the value of social, such as tolerating and dedicating as the opposition of values that he had to receive. Hence, the judgement which emerged had no bad influence at all in the development of his character.</span></em></p>

Cultural Capital: Reflections from a Latin Americanist

<i>Cultural Capital</i>: Reflections from a Latin Americanist

Elegizing Cultural Capital

Abstract This article considers the legacy and value of John Guillory's literary sociology in providing a rationale for literary studies today. Bringing the work of Pierre Bourdieu to bear on the canon wars of the 1980s and 1990s, Guillory laid bare the mechanisms of canon formation within the institution of the school. While the influence of his argument is still perceptible in scholarly treatments of literary institutions, though, his more affirmative case for the general extension of literary appreciation and aesthetic judgment has gone unheeded. This is because Cultural Capital is not really interested in literature itself but in literature and literary education's functions and effects. Turning to Thomas Gray's “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard,” this essay offers a literary and historical interpretation that contests Guillory's reading of the poem as an allegory of canon formation. It then finds in Stendhal's The Red and the Black an alternative allegory of the fate of the canon in a democratic society and argues finally for the continued value in teaching the canon to those engaged by it.

The Politics and Psychology of the Literary Field: Revisiting Cultural Capital

Abstract This article explores the importance of psychoanalysis to John Guillory's literary sociology. The failure of scholars to recognize the canon wars as a symptom of the increasing institutional marginality of literary studies derives from their commitment to what Guillory calls an “ego-ideal” of the profession. In particular, the psychic investments of literary critics account, on the one hand, for their inflated claims to political relevance and, on the other, for the ability of professors of literature to strike an anti-institutional pose from within the privileged space of the university. The essay turns to recent developments in the field to consider how Guillory's analysis might respond to our present moment. If his sociological method neatly describes the failures of self-understanding among scholars with respect to the canon wars and the politics of literary criticism, it nonetheless fails to capture the importance of recent work in a more affirmative key, where ideology critique is joined to the study of lived experience.

The Social Criticisms of Rah(i)m Poetry by Kedung Darma Romansha

An expressing media with literature work could indirectly convey various social criticisms toward a certain phenomenon. The most frequently occurring social criticism is the social reality portrayal of a community. This study aims to describe the form of social criticism contained in the poetry entitled Rahi(i)m by Kedung Darma Romansha. Using qualitative methods and a literary sociology approach, especially social criticism, this study reveals the author's worldview of phenomena that occur in society. The study results show that the author of poetry criticises social situations, namely: the author's criticism of poverty, crime, family disharmony, juvenile delinquency, violation of norms, and environmental problems. Social criticism also reveals the author's disappointment, annoyance, anger, and regret towards the arrogant and unfair performance of government officials in responding to socio-cultural problems that occur in society.

Analyzing the “Entanglement” of the Soviet and Chinese Models of Alternative Modernity in J. Arnason’s Historical Sociology

This article examines approaches towards analyzing the “entanglement” of modern societies in sociological and historical literature. Differences between G. Therborn’s and J. Arnason’s approaches are highlighted and Arnason’s perspective on “alternative” communist modernity is discussed. The interaction of the USSR and China represents an example of entanglement of alternative modernities. As Arnason demonstrates, in the 1920’s the Soviet model of state-building was seen by various political forces in China as a case of successful imperial restoration. In addition, he highlights the role of ties to China in Soviet politics. Chinese communists adapted Soviet patterns of totalitarian control before even coming to power. After 1949 there was a further adaptation and radicalization of the Soviet model in China. At the same time the rivalry between the USSR and China was largely a product of their imperial legacies. According to Arnason, in post-Maoist China a combination of patterns of capitalist development, elements of Marxist-Leninist political practices and ideology, as well as a selective revival of Confucian legacies all went beyond the Soviet model. Arnason characterizes how Chinese leadership was influenced by the example of economic development of other East Asian countries and examines the rivalry between the USA and China in the global geopolitical context.

Is the Black Church Dead?: Religious Resilience and the Contemporary Functions of Black Christianity

Recent sociological literature draws attention to the changes in religious affiliation and expression among younger generations. More specifically, extant research suggests that the increase in religious “nones” (those who no longer identify with a religion) and “dones” (those who no longer affiliate with a religious congregation) substantiates the secularization thesis which contends that religion is becoming increasingly insignificant in modern society. However, when these trends are disaggregated across racial lines, religious affiliation remains high among Black Millennials. The present study explores this anomaly further, drawing on data from in-depth interviews with 65 Black Christian Millennials to assess how, if at all, the historic functions of the Black Church are still prevalent among Black Christians today. Findings suggest that while some functions have remained constant across generations (i.e., social–cultural), others have evolved (i.e., socio-political and socio-educational) or become defunct (i.e., socio-economic) and new functions have emerged (i.e., socio-emotional). As such, I introduce the concept religious resilience as a framework for understanding how and why a religion’s “afterlife” is sustained despite macro-level processes that might undermine its prominence. Altogether, this study has implications for how we conceptualize racialized religion and how we measure, operationalize, and understand religious expression across social locations.

Determinants of work‐family balance satisfaction during the pandemic: Insights from Québec

The first wave of the COVID pandemic was the most challenging for employed parents, and more specifically for women. In Québec, research has shown a deterioration in the psychological health of parents in the early weeks of the pandemic. In this research, we investigate how Québec parents who remained employed during the lockdown in 2020 perceived their work-family balance in the stressful context of new earning and caregiving constraints, drawing on survey data collected in May 2020. Our approach integrates insights from psychological, managerial and sociological literatures. We find that most parents who remained employed found their work-family balance "easy" in the first months of the pandemic, but women felt less satisfied with their work-family balance than men as well as those whose employers were less understanding and supportive, and those whose workloads increased. The implications of these results are discussed in the light of previous studies on work-family intersections, to show that gender continues to matter when family members are faced with extraordinary circumstances such as the closing of childcare and schools, even in the egalitarian context of Québec, where fathers are perceived as legitimate caregivers.

Qualitative Research and Applications in Colorectal Surgery.

Traditionally employed in medical anthropologic and sociologic literature, qualitative methods are emerging as an essential component of clinical research as surgeons and researchers strive to optimize care informed by patient perspectives. Qualitative methods in health care-related research may be used to understand subjective experiences, beliefs, and concepts that are not captured using quantitative analyses and to gain in-depth knowledge of a specific context or culture. A qualitative approach may also be employed to explore under-researched problems and generate new ideas. Here, we provide an overview of aspects to consider when designing and conducting a qualitative research study.