Structuralist Analysis Research Articles

Oltre il “paradosso di genere”: l’identità di genere come “schema culturale” e “risorsa simbolica” nell’era delle singolarità

The analysis of the so-called gender paradox represents the starting point of a theoretical-interpretative framework which, through a structuralist analysis of gender identity, intends to introduce understanding criteria capable of shedding new light on a paradox that only appears to be such. After examining the achievements of the most recent sociological literature on gender, with particular reference to the multidimensional perspectives that look at gender as a structure in the Giddensian sense, the article proposes an original interpretative framework that explores the potentialities of structuration theory, delving into the dual nature inherent in structures, through the recurrence of “cultural patterns” and “symbolic resources”. The second part of the article proposes a theoretical shift that assumes gender identity as a structure, to thematize the processes of social structuring that, starting from modernity, have led to the emergence of individuation processes, then declined, in late-modern societies, into individualization and singularization. The proposed interpretative framework allows, in the concluding part of the article, both to highlight how the gender paradox is not paradoxical at all, and to read the strong polarisation of the public debate around the redefinition of possible gender identifications as an expression of the new cleavage between hyper-culture and cultural essentialism.

Pemberdayaan Perempuan melalui Pendidikan Islam Progresif Suud Sarim Karimullah: Analisis Strukturalisme dan Implikasinya

This study aims to explore the role of Progressive Islamic Education in women's empowerment from the perspective of Suud Sarim Karimullah. It employs a qualitative research methodology, focusing on a literature review that includes an analysis of the works of Suud Sarim Karimullah and related literature, such as relevant books and journals, analyzed based on structuralism theory. This study demonstrates that Progressive Islamic Education, which combines fundamental Islamic principles with modern values such as gender equality and human rights, can enhance women's access to quality education. This education not only empowers women in terms of education but also increases their participation in the workforce and political decision-making. Additionally, Progressive Islamic Education helps to overcome social and cultural barriers, as well as gender stereotypes that limit women's roles. By involving the Muslim community, including religious leaders and families, Progressive Islamic Education can foster positive change in society. The impact of women's empowerment through Progressive Islamic Education is evident in the improvement of economic well-being, poverty reduction, and increased social stability. Structuralism analysis shows that Progressive Islamic Education can shape social structures that support change, address patriarchal norms, and promote sustainable gender equality. Therefore, from the perspective of Suud Sarim Karimullah, Progressive Islamic Education is an effective tool for women's empowerment and the development of an inclusive and just society.

Analisis Struktural dalam Novel “Jelatik” Karya Riki Utomi

Literature in general is the creation of poets to express ideas, feelings and dreams in the process of creating beautiful strings of words or arranging strings of inappropriate words. One of the literary theories used to dissect or analyze a literary work and which will be the main focus in this article is Structural Theory. The data analysis technique in this research uses qualitative data analysis techniques. The collection techniques used are observation, reading techniques and note-taking techniques. Observation in research is a data collection method that involves direct observation of an event. This observation process can involve paying attention to elements such as plot, characters, themes, writing style, narrative structure, and other aspects that influence the reading experience and understanding of the novel Jelatik by Riki Utomi. Structuralism analysis of the novel "Jelatik" by Riki Utomi shows that this novel has strong characteristics and elements in building the story, including characters, plot, theme and setting. This makes this novel a literary work that is worthy of being enjoyed and studied further.

“The Way to Dusty Death”: The Feminist Revision of the Western in Nomadland

The Western film genre is founded upon patriarchal and capitalist conditions embedded deeply within structuralist analyses. The portrayal of the solitary, white male cowboy—with its themes of rugged individualism and phallocentric mannerisms—has affected the depiction of women, people of color, and other marginalized groups across media. These prejudicial structures, though applied throughout the genre, has seen revision in recent productions, most notably by feminist directors of the modern era. In Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland, Western narrative elements and cinematic techniques have been amended to favor genuine testimonials from affected individuals of economic collapse caused by the hubris of industrialists and the male-centered world that instigates it. Zhao’s cast offer division from gender binaries within the careless wilderness through the presentation of predominantly female and collectivist characters and her utilization of a performative documentarian approach that brings forth neorealist motivations of truthful representations of sidelined groups in this decayed West.

Preenchendo a lacuna entre produção e ecologia: uma análise multirregional de insumo-produto das atuais relações produtivas e ecológicas brasileiras e chinesas

ABSTRACT The arising literature on Ecological Unequal Exchange (EUE) incorporates multiple elements of post-Keynesian strands, in particular the structuralist analysis of global economic relations and the center-periphery divide. Nevertheless, there is still little discussion in the literature on the synergies and interconnections of the productive and ecological aspects of the peripheral condition. This work intends to enter this debate by proposing a multi-regional input-output (MRIO) analysis of the recent pattern of economic relations between Brazil and China, focusing on the evolution and linkages between the productive and the ecological aspects. The results show a rising unequal exchange of biophysical resources that flows from Brazil to China which is tied to key sectors of the recent Chinese catching-up process. In conclusion, it is argued that productive and ecological hierarchies entail two sides of the same coin of the peripheral condition.

Probing the Structuralist Analysis of a Selected isiXhosa Short Story, ‘Ukuzibulala Akusiso Isisombululo’ (Suicide Is Not the Solution), as a Literary Work

Mental health crises and suicide continue to plague young men and women in South Africa, and not irrefutably secluding otherage groups. While scholarly and non-scholarly dialogues pivot to address this conundrum, isiXhosa short stories as a literary art are no exception. As a result, this article aims to conceptualise how mental health crises and suicide are mirrored in ‘UkuzibulalaAkusiso Isisombululo’ (Suicide Is Not the Solution). The objective was to unravel the interplaying meanings in respect of the phenomenon of interest. This particular short story was further appreciated as a source of data while structuralism as a theorywas elicited as an instrument to enact reasonable and empirical debates. Ultimately, it became evident that mental health and suicidal thoughts and behaviours are acutely entrenched in the South African milieu, and that necessitates an extensive scholarly discourse beyond the limitations of this particular article.

Konflik dan Kelas Sosial dalam Novel Ketika Cinta Harus Bersabar Karya Nurlaila Zahra

Genetic Structuralism Analysis is used in this study to discuss human facts, collective subjects, and worldviews in the novel When Love Must Be Patient by Nurlaila Zahra. Through a genetic structuralism approach, this study identifies and analyzes the narrative structure that emerges from social, cultural, and historical factors that shape the facts of humanity in the novel. Apart from that, this study also explores how the collective subject is influenced by these factors and how the world view contained in the novel is reflected through the resulting narrative structure. The results of the research show that the historical, social, and cultural factors that occurred during the writing of the novel greatly influenced the structure and meaning of the novel When Love Must Be Patient. This novel displays different world views through the characters that represent them, such as views on love, religion, culture, and gender. In addition, this novel also shows the complexity of collective subjects in society, such as the tension between traditional and modern values, as well as the role of the individual in maintaining the integrity and harmony of society.

Fragmentation of Dakwah Media: Exploring Exclusive Islam in Indonesia Post-Reform Popular Islamic Novels

This article aims to highlight Islamic exclusivism in the form of popular Islamic novelS for children’s reading books in Indonesia after the reform of 1998. Building on the media theory of Gill Branston and Roy Stafford, this study explains Islamic pop novels as Islamic educational materials from a semiotic approach, structuralism, and critical discourse analysis. In particular, this study uses qualitative research methods by descriptively analyzing the reading of Islamic pop novels spreading in the Qur’anic Education Centre in Central Java. The results showed that since the Reformation, the movement used books, newsletters, magazines, and children’s readings of Islamic pop novels to shape the religious thoughts of urban Muslim children and youth in Indonesia. There is hardly a story related to diversity, the value of tolerance, and mutual respect between religious people in those materials. The awareness of religious comprehension in children's reading seems exclusive. It must be realized by various parties that the media utilizing Islamic literature is very influential on the growth and development of children's religious thinking in the educational space in the metropolis.

Loss and Pursuit: A Greimas Structuralist Analysis of the Japanese Anime Violet Evergarden in the Feminist Perspective

Anime can, to a certain extent, symbolize the growth of Japanese feminism as one of the most significant literary creative forms in contemporary Japan. Although the trend of female characterization in anime in recent years is diversified, there is a lack of independent female characters that break through the traditional gender division. A hugely popular anime called Violet Evergarden in 2018 tells the story of a young girl named Violet who lost her arms in a war, but fortunately regained robotic arms and started to help others write letters. In the process, she, who once knew only combat skills, gradually learned to express her emotions. Her story is a journey of seeking out the true meaning of love. The anime adaptation focuses on her growth and inner self, breaking the gender stereotype and showing Girl Power. This essay examines the feminist implications of Violet Evergarden, revealing its role in the growth of Japanese feminism by using Greimas' actantial model and the semiotic square following structuralism's theoretical thinking.

Comparative Structuralist Analysis of Two Igbo folktales

The paper attempts a comparative structuralist analysis of two Igbo folktales. The primary aim of the research is to examine the adherence of Igbo folklore to linear structure of Propp’s structure of Russian folklore. In particular, it analyses the functions found in the two Igbo folktales selected for the study to find out if all the thirty-one functions proposed by Propp could be found in each of the folktales. It also makes a comparative analysis of the two tales. The study is premised on the Proppian model. Descriptive method is used in analysing the functions identified in the two Igbo folktales. The study’s discoveries indicate that both the Igbo folktales comply with Propp model’s sequential arrangement. It was also found in the study that thirty-one functions cannot be anticipated to transpire in a story since their occurrence relies on the story’s context. The study further identifies reward/punishment model as one of the striking structural pattern of Igbo folktale.

Kajian Strukturalisme Levi-Strauss Dalam Tradisi Bulusan Sebagai Cerita Rakyat Di Kudus, Jawa Tengah

This research is motivated by the existence of the annual tradition of Bulusan celebration as folklore in Kudus which is considered to have a structure. This study aims to describe the structures behind the Bulusan folklore in the Kudus community, Central Java. The formulation of the research problem is as follows: 1) Does the Bulusan folklore have a structure? 2) How is the transformation of the structure of the Bulusan folklore? This study uses a literature review method regarding various existing sources. The results of this study are as follows. 1) Bulusan story has a structure consisting of external structure, internal structure, and oppositional relations. 2) the transformation of the story is divided into six points, one of which is the Bulus transformation as a form of fertility and prosperity. Thus, this folklore about Bulus is relevant to be reviewed based on Levi Strauss structuralism analysis.

Ethical Lapses in Profession: Case of Community School Teachers in Nepal

This study embraces how teacher performs duty under the institutional rules and regulation in the course of their professional life. The unpunctuality in duty, mistreating to students, poor dedication in responsibility, lack of collaboration among professionals misleads to teacher to accomplish their responsibility and hence undergoes to rupture an ethics of teaching profession. The main aim of this study is to explore the lived experience of children about the behavior of teacher in the classroom activity. The five students of different level representing diversified characteristics were purposively selected and interviewed through semi structure interview guidelines in their natural setting. The interview responses were transcribed as verbatim and analyzed by extracting theme within theoretical framework based upon post structuralism and discourse analysis. In the students' narratives more than five themes were identified from the discussion regarding with ethical lapses of teacher in the class room. The study explored punctuality, professional identity, social acceptance, accountability, discriminatory behavior in the classroom. Such type of lapses cannot contribute to effective teaching learning environment. And hence learning performance of children is residing back to the expected goal. This study result can become way out to set up strategies for making ideal teacher. The teacher also knows about their responsibility to be carried out in the line of student development.

Municipal hymns as expressions of social dreams and aspirations

Music is the food of the human soul. As a more rhythmic kind of poetry, music helps to capture and express the complex experiences of human life and reality. Municipal hymns are a type of music with a didactic purpose; they seek to promote the collective knowledge and moral uprightness in society. Yet, there is a dearth of scholarship on how such songs reflect the dreams and aspirations of their source communities. Therefore, this study analysed municipal hymns to determine how they express social dreams and aspirations of the Ifugao people. The study was conducted in the province of Ifugao in the Philippines. In particular, the Local Government Units were involved especially in obtaining the official local/municipal hymns. The study was qualitative and adopted an analytical design. The research further deployed structuralism and textual analysis for data collection and analysis. The findings of the study revealed that the hymns capture the dreams and aspirations of the Ifugao people. Through the hymns, the Ifugao express nostalgia for the good times of their history. They also express their desire for a morally upright society. The hymns further capture the aspiration for national values. The study provides a framework for interpreting municipal hymns and similar music to understand the collective value they have in society.

Образ героя и функция библейских аллюзий в контексте «южной готики» на примере рассказа Марка Ричарда «Джентльменское соглашение»

The article deals with the Southern gothic genre, which is characterized by American authors’ close attention to the history of the South, tragic worldview, and interest in the barely noticeable movements of the human soul as well as by a focus on religious themes, bitter humor, detailed description of various types of violence, the use of ‘shock therapy’ techniques, and bringing into the plot a minute analysis of the actions of an endless string of marginal characters. The article gives a brief excursus into the history of the genre and its roots: from its emergence in the first half of the 20th century to its present authoritative position in the American literary process. The paper highlights the reasons for the Southern gothic’s serious influence on world literature and for the scholars’ special interest in it. In addition, the religious aspect of this genre is discussed, in particular its Biblical reminiscences within the framework of postmodern poetics and the use of those as tools for creating the image of a versatile hero and building an allegorical plot. The study aims to highlight some of the abovementioned features in Mark Richard’s short story Gentleman’s Agreement. Using the cultural-historical method with some elements of structuralist analysis, the article reveals the distinctive stylistic features of the writer’s text, while considering Mark Richard a successor to the traditions of such masters of the genre as Flannery O’Connor, Eudora Welty, Erskine Caldwell, Harper Lee, and others.

The Creative Legacy of the Great Russian Poet Boris Pasternak: Traditions and Innovation in His Poetic Works

This study examines the poems of Boris Pasternak, the famed Russian literary figure. It analyzes and compares the poet's works with those of his contemporaries and predecessors’. Some motifs, themes, images, and characteristic features of the stylistics and tropics of poetic creativity in Pasternak's lyrics were revealed, which signify the influence of traditions and innovation. By employing several literary criticism methods, namely those of close reading, a structuralist analysis, and biographical criticism, this study found that there is a wealth of themes both old and new in Pasternak’s poetry. These themes were mostly derived from past authors, which confirm the findings of Baróthy (2015), Han (2015), and Polivanova & Polivanov (2018). These themes were then reconstructed in Pasternak’s works in a way that signify these works as a celebration of the old and the welcoming of the new in the Russian literary tradition. This study has cemented Boris Pasternak’s role as a hub linking the old and the new generations in Russian literature.

Latin American Studies in Russia: Themes, Achievements and Problems (To the 60th anniversary of the ILA RAS)

This article analyzes the range of research approaches of domestic scientists to the study of socio-economic and political processes developing in Latin America and the Caribbean. The text fixes the change in theoretical paradigms that took place in the post-Soviet period, when new methods of scientific research for domestic social scientists came to replace the class Marxist-Leninist approach that did not stand the test of time: Positivism, structuralism, comparative studies, constructivism, systemic, invent and functional analysis. The peculiarity of the article is the chosen angle – priority attention to country studies, forming, according to the authors, the supporting structure of the entire building of modern Russian Latin American studies - social science, in a complex studying the problems of Latin America, comprehending the past and present of this large region. The theoretical, methodological and subject framework of the article is determined on the basis of priority selection by the authors of the most relevant, in their opinion, problems of modern Latin American studies. In other words, the article is not aimed at offering an exhaustive picture of domestic Latin American studies at the present stage, does not pretend to the indisputability of the opinions expressed and the truth in the last instance. The purpose of the authors is to broadcast their own, deeply subjective view of the subject of research, allowing to add new ideas and ac cents to its study, to focus on those problems of this. scientific directions, which until now have not received a sufficiently deep development. The study was based on the scientific publications of the staff of the Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Sciences, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2021.

Cormac McCarthy: A Complexity Theory of Literature

Cormac McCarthy: A Complexity Theory of Literature

A glass half full look at the Brazilian Data Protection Authorithy

In any data protection system, the regulatory institution – called the National Data Protection Authority – plays a substantial role. In Brazil, this institution was created in a different way from what had originally been expected. Therefore, the legal literature started to criticize it and to doubt its ability to satisfactorily exercise its regulatory powers. Even before the Brazilian general data protection act came into effect, a major opinion was formed around the idea that, in its current structure, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (BDPA) would fail. The author of this paper intends to provide a different view on the subject. Amid the uncertainty, he opted for looking at the glass “half full” instead of seeing it “half-empty”. He highlights that even in its current format the BDPA is remarkable progress and could be very useful to the Brazilian personal data protection system. After all, more important than the structure of the regulatory body are its capacities and how they will be exercised in practice. To provide this text with a scientific basis, the author conducted a structuralist analysis drawing a comparison between the Brazilian Data Protection Authority and the equivalent institution in Uruguay (URCDP), which has a very similar structure and has been carrying out its duties with success for over a decade. In the end it was possible to demonstrate that the initial structure of the BDPA is not a barrier that could prevent it from carrying on its duties. Therefore, it is prudent to trust the BDPA and monitor how it will operate.

Wholeness and disruption

This essay examines how the poetry of the late Romantic Cyprian Norwid became a particularly appealing case for Polish structuralist analysis. Polish formalists, such as Manfred Kridl, laid the groundwork for a linguistic reading of Norwid. Two detailed analyses by Roman Jakobson (1963 and 1975 respectively) constitute the most radical expression thereof. Curiously, the Polish structuralists, such as Aleksandra Okopień-Sławińska and Michał Głowiński as well as the major German scholar of Polish literature, Rolf Fieguth, only very partially followed Jakobson’s model. As this essay argues, they struggled with the total analytic integration and rationalization of all elements of a given poem that characterizes Jakobson’s grammatical and phonetic approach. What unites the structuralist readings of Norwid is that all, in different ways, address the problem of wholeness as posed both by Norwid’s poems and his aesthetic thought. Under the auspices of reader-response theory, the notion of wholeness became increasingly problematic to the structuralist interpreters but was never abandoned altogether.

Destabilising myths of origin: Collaborative storytelling and biopolitical communities in Wajdi Mouawad's Le Sang des promesses

This article analyses how diverse communities are formed through storytelling and mythmaking in Wajdi Mouawad's theatrical tetralogy, Le Sang des promesses (1999–2009). Mythic origin stories, which Mouawad's migratory characters collect and share on their journeys from one community to the next, draw individuals from their pasts on stage to act out the events from each narrative. Mouawad thus reveals how the theatre can serve as an ideal venue for spectators from diverse backgrounds to gather and experience the various conditions many migrants face. Drawing on Roberto Esposito's biopolitical theory of communitas and Lévi-Strauss's structuralist analysis of myth, this article argues that collaborative storytelling and mythmaking allow Mouawad's migratory characters to cross various types of borders and form unexpected communities that defy barriers of time and space.