Title: Women’s Agency and Economic Empowerment in ‘Amīrikā’: A Pathway to Sustainable Development
فاعلية المرأة وتمكينها الاقتصادي في الرواية العربية “أميركا”: مسار نحو التنمية المستدامة
Teguh Luhuringbudi
sampaiteguh@gmail.com
Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia0000-0002-6999-4993
Ahmad Thib Raya
ahmad.thib.raya@uinjkt.ac.id
Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia0009-0006-4451-4021
Achmad Satori Ismail
achmad.satori@uinjkt.ac.id
Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia0009-0002-5728-4991
Tubagus Ade Asnawi
ade.asnawi@uinjkt.ac.id
Abstract
This paper unraveled the complex issues of women’s agency and economic empowerment in the context of an Arabic literary novel titled ‘Amīrikā’ by Rabī’ Jābir (2009), while also identifying the social barriers that women face in achieving economic independence. The study aimed to explore how agency could be reflected in different social strata and to analyze the interaction between social structures and individual experiences in economic empowerment. The data collection method was carried out through literature documentation (repeated and in-depth reading; grouping themes or cases that emerged from the text; and presenting important key points using underlining, note-taking, and screenshot techniques), which is committed to capturing the real experiences of women in diverse social contexts. The primary source of this study was the novel “Amīrikā” by Rabī Jābir (2009), which provided literary insights into the challenges and opportunities that women face in society. The data analysis technique in this research paper used three main theoretical frameworks: Capability Approach by Amartya Sen, Gender and Development by Naila Kabeer, and Intersectionality by Kimberlé Crenshaw. The findings have shown significant gaps in access to resources, as well as the importance of social and educational support in realizing women’s agency. The conclusion showed that women’s empowerment must consider a multidimensional approach, while the contribution of this study lies in the integration of theory with real practice. However, the limitations in the representation of one particular Arabic literary novel require further studies that explore various profiles of women to stimulate and initiate more inclusive and effective policies.
Keywords: Economic empowerment, gender and development, intersectionality, sustainable development, women’s agency
How to Cite this Paper :
Luhuringbudi, T. et al. .(2025) . فاعلية المرأة و تمكينها الاقتصادي في الرواية العربية “أمريكا”: مسار نحو التنمية المستدامة. مجلة أطراس، 6(2)، 763-782
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