FEMALE LEADERS IN NATURE AND INDUSTRY IN THE MOVIE PRINCESS MONONOKE (1997)

Nadiah Surya Nahari

doi:10.47313/pujangga.v12i1.4378

Authors

Nadiah Surya Nahari Universitas Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47313/pujangga.v12i1.4378

Keywords:

ecofeminism, gender studies, female leaders, nature, industry, ekofeminisme

Abstract

This research explores the relationship between female leader, nature, and industry in Princess Mononoke (1997), directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film presents a complex interplay between environmentalism and industrialization through the characters of San (Princess Mononoke), a warrior raised by wolves who fights to protect nature, and Lady Eboshi, the leader of Iron Town who seeks to expand human civilization through industrial progress. Between the two female leaders there is a male character: Ashitaka. The plot makes him as a bridge for the conflict of two female leaders. This research uses qualitative method which focusing on dialogs between characters. By employing ecofeminist theory (Shiva, 1988; Warren, 1997) and gender studies (Butler, 1990), this study examines how the film challenges traditional gender roles while addressing the ethical and ecological dilemmas of modernization. Princess Mononoke challenges traditional gender stereotypes by positioning women as influential decision-makers who shape the course of social and environmental conflicts.

Keywords: ecofeminism, gender studies, female leader, nature, industry.

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