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Gender Fluidity in Lengger Banyumasan: Interplay of Masculine and Feminine Elements in a Traditional Javanese Dance

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the intricate gender dynamics within the Lengger Banyumasan dance, a traditional performance art from Banyumas, Central Java. Known for its captivating fusion of masculine and feminine elements, the dance embodies fluid gender roles through movements, costumes, and interactions between performers. This research investigates how both male and female performers navigate and express gender identities, challenging conventional norms and highlighting the dance’s role in reflecting and shaping societal values. The findings contribute to understanding gender performativity within traditional arts, emphasizing Lengger Banyumasan's continued cultural relevance amidst modern influences.

Source: Asian Journal of Philosophy and Religion

DOI: 10.55927/ajpr.v3i2.11859

Authors: Kholid Mawardi, Nurkholis

Institution: Universitas Islam Negeri Profesor Kiai Haji Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto

Language: English

Topic: Cultural and Artistic Studies

Subfield: Cultural Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Gender equality

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404082368

FWCI: 2.997

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