PORTRAYALS OF RACHEL CHU’S FEMINISM IN THE MOVIE “CRAZY RICH ASIANS” DIRECTED BY JON M. CHU

ATMAJA, THERESSA PRAMOEDYA (2025) PORTRAYALS OF RACHEL CHU’S FEMINISM IN THE MOVIE “CRAZY RICH ASIANS” DIRECTED BY JON M. CHU. Skripsi thesis, Universitas Buddhi Dharma.

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Abstract

This thesis explores how feminist issues are portrayed through the character of Rachel Chu in the film Crazy Rich Asians directed by Jon M. Chu. It uses Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectional feminism as the main approach and applies a descriptive qualitative method to understand how gender, class, and cultural identity shape Rachel’s experience throughout the story. As a Chinese American woman, Rachel is part of the Chinese diaspora, which places her in a space where she is both connected to and distant from the traditions of Singapore’s upper-class society. Although she is intelligent, accomplished, and independent, Rachel is still judged based on her background instead of her qualities. This study analyzes twenty selected scenes and dialogues from the film and its official script, focusing on moments that reflect how Rachel deals with expectations tied to culture, gender roles, and social class. These scenes show how her identity is constantly being tested and how she responds with quiet strength and emotional insight. Rather than presenting Rachel as a flawless feminist figure, this study aims to explore how her experience reflects the layered struggles many women face when they do not fit into what society expects.

Item Type: Thesis (Skripsi)
Uncontrolled Keywords: feminism, intersectionality, Chinese diaspora, Crazy Rich Asians, gender roles, cultural identity
Subjects: 700 Seni, Hiburan dan Olahraga > 791.4375 Film Reviews/Tinjauan Film
Divisions: Fakultas Sosial & Humaniora > Sastra Inggris
Depositing User: Muhamad Kemal Prasetyo
Date Deposited: 22 Jun 2026 08:13
Last Modified: 22 Jun 2026 08:13
URI: https://repositori.buddhidharma.ac.id//id/eprint/3341

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