A Study of Sister March Struggle to Pursue Their Dream as Seen in “Little Women” (2019) Movie: Adler’s Individual Psychology Analysis

Abstract

This research is an analysis of the gender struggle influenced by individual psychology experienced by the main character, Jo March, and her three sisters in the movie “Little Women” (2019). The purpose of this study is to examine and describe the form of gender struggle represented by the characters of Jo March and her three sisters, as well as to identify the principles of individual psychology reflected in their struggle as women trying to pursue their dreams amid social restrictions. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method, which describes data sources in the form of conversations, transcripts, and images from the movie as the object of research. The approach taken is literary psychology, which allows in-depth analysis of the characters in the movie as psychological representations of gender struggles. The research utilizes Alfred Adler's theory of individual psychology and Paddy Macqueen's theory of Gender Struggle. The research found 33 data points related to gender struggle, indicating a significant influence of individual psychology on the struggles faced by Jo March and her three sisters. The findings not only enrich the understanding of the characters in “Little Women,” but also provide greater insight into how psychological factors can influence gender struggle in a larger social context. This research is expected to contribute to literature and gender studies, as well as open space for further discussion on the role of women in society.