Perjuangan Perempuan Menghadapi Kekuasaan Dalam Lakon “Susi Duyungâ€: Ludruk Budhi Wijaya

Abstract

Ludruk Budi Wijaya Group is a cultural actor who is active in maintaining and developing the arts of the
people. The characteristic of ludruk as a critical stage art is maintained, including the structure of the show. Ludruk is
a channel for the aspirations of the little people and represents their lives. The "Susi Duyung" play performed by
Ludruk Budhi Wijaya is also related to the lives of the low society, the fishermen in Ngliyep Village who are
oppressed economically by the authorities. The presence of Susi's character as a hero is a modeling that injustice must be
resisted. Women should not be underestimated and should be given equal opportunities with men in the fight. Because
of his firm and courageous attitude, with the public, Susi's character strugled persistently for social justice and erased
for political corruption so that he is appointed leader.