Ekofeminisme dan Perjuangan Perempuan Melawan Eksploitasi Lingkungan di Pulau Sangihe

This study aims to analyze and describe the relationship between women and nature in the novel Perempuan yang Menunggu di Lorong Menuju Laut by Dian Purnomo. The theory used in this study is Vandana Shiva's ecofeminism theory. This study uses a qualitative method. Data collection was carried out using NVivo analysis. The findings of this study show data on the role of women in protecting nature (environmental justice) as much as 10.72%, local knowledge 5.51%, natural conditions 2.83%, the relationship between women and nature 2.12%, and feminine values in maintaining the balance between women and nature 1.73%. Women in the novel have an essential role in protecting nature and are actively involved in the struggle against mining that damages the environment on Sangihe Island. These findings show a close relationship between women and nature that reflects the values of environmental feminism, especially environmental justice and the role of women in maintaining ecological balance. The contribution of this study is to strengthen the understanding of the importance of the role of women in environmental issues and ecofeminism in Indonesia, as well as its relevance in the context of environmental policies and social movements.