E-CLUE Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature and Education
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2021): E-CLUE: Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature, and Education

THE ACTS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION TO THE BLACKS AS SEEN IN STOCKETT’S THE HELP

Olivia Nanlohy (Universitas Negeri Manado)
Olga Rorintulus (Universitas Negeri Manado)
Sarah Kamagi (Universitas Negeri Manado)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Dec 2021

Abstract

This study aims to determine the actions of racial discrimination committed by white people against black people in The Help. This research used qualitative method, in terms of using words or text. In conducting this research, the data are collected from primary and secondary sources. The primary source is the novel entitled The Help written by Kathryn Stockett. The second sources are some related books and articles from the internet, that are supporting this research. The result of this study is presented descriptively. As the result of this research, the researcher found that there are many actions of racial discrimination reflected in The Help. It can be seen in some several sections. First, there is a Discriminatory Law namely Jim Crow Law of the Southern United States. Second, the Discriminatory Stereotypes that the white people created about the black people such as, Blacks are dirty, Black people are Thieves, Black People as Diseases, and Black People are Dumb. And the last is the Discrimination in Public Services, that can be found in residential area, library, education, health services, voting, and public transportation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

e-clue

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

E-Clue Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature and Education focuses its publication on the issues around Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature. The area of discussion may include: Teaching English Linguistics Literature Teaching and learning strategies Second Language Acquisition ...