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The Representation of Disabilities in Social Life in The Stort Story “Josee, The Tiger and The Fish”

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Disability is a condition in which a person experiences limitations or barriers
in physical, mental, sensory, or cognitive functioning that can affect daily life
activities, social participation, and ability in certain environments. This research

analyzes aspects of Josee's disability and social challenges that affect her self-
perception and interactions in the context of a society that often has biases and

stereotypes toward individuals with disabilities. This research used Stuart Hall's
encoding theory using a qualitative descriptive method. The findings highlight
Seiko Tanabe's point of view toward Josee's experiences of many difficulties in
living her daily life such as the stereotypical view, the difficulty of being able to
participate in social life like humans in general, and the difficulty of getting access
to access that can support the lives of people with disabilities. The author seiko
Tanabe reads two things: disability and gender for women. Josee's disability is used
by Seiko Tanabe to highlight the social and stigma of disability, experienced by
marginalized groups in Japanese culture. However, this is not just a story about “the
life of a disabled person” it is a story about human beings struggling to label
themselves amidst the pressures of society. Seiko Tanabe also highlights gender as
one of the causes of Josee's difficulties in life because Japanese culture emphasizes
the role of a woman such as the female traditional role, female sexuality, and female
physical disability. However, Josee remains resilient in achieving her dreams
despite the many challenges that make her want to give up. The researcher
concluded the author Seiko Tanabe represents Josee as having obstacles that limit
her from participating in social life like normal people in general.

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BSI-2024-NUR t

Publisher

Makassar : FAH. Adab & Humaniora UIN ALauddin., 2025

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v, 57 hal :Ilus :, 30 cm

Language

English

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BSI-2024-NUR t

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disability representation
social life--Josee
the Tiger and the Fish

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