Sisterhood As a Tool of Resistance: A Study of Radical Feminism “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn”

Authors

  • Tri Astuti Ningsih Ilmu Budaya dan Komunikasi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
  • Widya Nirmalawati Ilmu Budaya dan Komunikasi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
  • Sulasih Nurhayati Ilmu Budaya dan Komunikasi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
  • Titik Wahyuningsih Ilmu Budaya dan Komunikasi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24256/ideas.v14i2.9384

Keywords:

Birds of Prey, Solidarity, Sisterhood, Radical Feminism, Patriarchy

Abstract

This research aims to find out the results of analyzing sisterhood as atool of resistance from the characters of the film Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn through the lens of Radical Feminism theory. Data analysis, the author uses descriptive analysis techniques by watching Birds of Prey and taking screenshots and subtitle. The results of this research analysis, Sisterhood emerges through acts of solidarity and collective cooperation between Harley, Dinah Lance, Huntress, Renee Montoya, and Cassandra Cain to fight Roman Sionis (Black Mask). Emerging from experiences of patriarchal oppression, the character despite their diffrent background from patriarchal oppression and abilities unite and complement one another. Ultimately, they were able to defeat the Roman Sionis with their solidarity action.

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2026-09-15

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature

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