Olga A. Rorintulus, Nur Saktiningrum, Ceisy Nita Wuntu, Muhd. Al Hafizh, Agustine C. Mamentu
In contemporary society, the persistent manifestation of gender discrimination continues to impede the advancement of women in their pursuit of gender equality. Within the historical context of the assimilation program, Indigenous Australian women confronted systemic gender disparities. This scholarly investigation endeavors to elucidate the nuanced facets of gender discrimination experienced by Indigenous Australian women affiliated with the stolen generation, as discerned through the lens of Doris Kartinyeri's seminal work, "Kick the Tin." Employing a qualitative research paradigm, this study uses a liberal feminist framework to scrutinize the gathered data meticulously. The findings underscore that Kartinyeri's "Kick the Tin" unveils the entrenched gender discrimination endured by Indigenous Australian women during the assimilation era, delineating their prescribed roles as domestic laborers within the prevailing white societal framework, thereby perpetuating the marginalization of this demographic. In its essence, the narrative challenges the systemic marginalization of Indigenous Australian women, concurrently advocating for their empowerment as a catalyst for fostering an equitable societal milieu. Consequently, this research augments scholarly discourse, serves as a poignant catalyst for heightened social consciousness, and catalyzes imperative shifts toward mitigating the pervasive impacts of gender discrimination on a broader scale. © 2024 ACADEMY PUBLICATION.
English Education Department, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Manado, Tondano, Indonesia; English Department, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; English Department, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia; English Language and Literature Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Manado, Indonesia
