THE STRUGGLE OF WOMEN EQUALITY AS SEEN IN QUEEN OF THE DESERT MOVIE (2015)

The purpose of this research is to analyze the struggle of women in achieving their dreams. It is shown by Gertrude Bell as the dominant character. In this movie, her effort to become a great woman politician is important to be discussed. The researcher wants to analyze the struggle of woman, Gertrude, especially on how she fights for her career and also how she manages to be the pioneer of women equality.This research uses liberal feminist theory as the main theory and film theory as the supporting theory. Liberal feminism emphasizes that individual autonomy and equality of opportunity is significant. This research focuses on concept of equality measured by Merle Thornton. This research explains Gertrude Bell‟s steps to be a great woman politician and a heroine. The researcher finds that everyone, with no exception must struggle to achieve their life goals. In this movie, Gertrude Bell shows the struggle eventhough she owns the intelligence, the beauty, and even the wealth.