CHILD RIGHTS VIOLATIONS REFLECTED IN ELISABETH ROHM’S GIRL IN THE BASEMENT (2021)

Oct 17, 2026

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This qualitative literary research analyzes child rights violations depicted in Elisabeth Röhm’s Girl in the Basement (2021), using Sociology of Literature and the UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) as the primary theoretical framework. The study addresses three aims: identifying portrayed violations, examining how narrative and cinematic elements—characterization, setting, key events, and style—construct those violations, and exploring why the film raises the issue. Findings show twelve UNCRC articles are violated, including protection from violence, freedom of expression, health, education, adequate living conditions, and safeguards from sexual and psychological abuse. The film also reflects real child abuse patterns and national maltreatment data.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages23

Reading Time58 min

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1. INTRODUCTION

CHILD RIGHTS VIOLATIONS REFLECTED IN ELISABETH ROHM’S GIRL IN THE BASEMENT (2021) Nada Ayu Afifah; Thoyibi English Language Education Study Program, Faculty Of Teacher Training And Education, Muhammadiyah University Of Surakarta Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pelanggaran hak anak yang digambarkan dalam film Girl in the Basement (2021) karya Elisabeth Röhmmelalui metode penelitian sastra kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan Sosiologi Sastra dan Konvensi Hak Anak Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child/UNCRC) sebagai kerangka teori utama. Penelitian ini difokuskan pada tiga tujuan, yaitu: (1) mengidentifikasi jenis-jenis pelanggaran hak anak yang ditampilkan dalam film, (2) menganalisis penggambaran pelanggaran tersebut melalui unsur naratif dan sinematik, termasuk karakterisasi, latar, peristiwa-peristiwa penting, dan gaya, serta (3) mengkaji alasan film tersebut mengangkat isu pelanggaran hak anak. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer berupa film Girl in the Basement (2021) dan data sekunder yang bersumber dari publikasi ilmiah, wawancara, laporan UNCRC, serta laporan kasus kekerasan anak di kehidupan nyata. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat dua belas pasal utama UNCRC yang dilanggar, termasuk hak atas perlindungan dari kekerasan, kebebasan berekspresi, kesehatan, pendidikan, standar hidup yang layak, serta perlindungan dari kekerasan seksual dan psikologis. Pelanggaran-pelanggaran tersebut digambarkanmelalui unsur karakter, latar, peristiwa penting, dan gaya dalam film. Penelitian ini juga mengungkap bahwa film tersebut merefleksikan kasus-kasus kekerasanterhadap anak di dunia nyata serta data nasional mengenai penganiayaan anak, yang menyoroti kelemahan sistemik yang memungkinkan terjadinya kekerasandalam rumah tangga dan pengabaian institusional. Kata kunci: Pelanggaran HakAnak, Girl in the Basement (2021), UNCRC Abstract This study aimed to analyze the violations of child rights depicted in Elisabeth Röhm‟s Girl in the Basement (2021) through a qualitative literary research methodology, employing the Sociology of Literature framework and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) as the principal theoretical framework. The study focused on three objectives: (1) to identify the types of child rights violations portrayed in the film,(2) to analyze the depiction of these violations through narrative and cinematic elements, including characterization, setting, key events, and style, and (3) to explore the reasons why the film addresses issues of child rights violations. The study employed primary data from the film and secondary data from scholarly publications, interviews, reports on the UNCRC, and reports of real-life abuse. The results indicated that twelve principal UNCRC articles were violated, including rights related to protection from violence, freedom of expression, health, education, adequate living conditions, and safeguarding against sexual and psychological abuse. These violations are illustrated through character, setting, key events, and style elements. The research additionally revealed that the film reflects real child abuse cases and national maltreatment data, highlighting the systemic deficiencies that enable domestic violence and institutional neglect. Keywords: Child Rights Violations, Gil in the Basement (2021), UNCRC 1. INTRODUCTION The violation of children‟s remains a significant issue globally, and it tend to occurs in areas where children are most vulnerable (Ferrara et al., 2024) . These violation covers a wide range of issues, including neglect, psychological abuse, physical confinement, sexual abuse, and the denial of education and healthcare (Soares et al., 2018) . There are various international legal instruments that have been developed to safeguard the rights of children, including United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) . However, many incidents rem

FAQs

What framework is used to analyze the film’s child rights violations?

The study uses qualitative literary research with the Sociology of Literature approach, using the UNCRC as the main theoretical framework.

What are the three main objectives of the research?

The research aims to identify types of child rights violations portrayed, analyze their depiction through narrative and cinematic elements, and examine the reasons the film addresses these violations.

How many UNCRC articles are reported as violated, and what key rights are included?

The results indicate twelve principal UNCRC articles are violated, including protection from violence, freedom of expression, health, education, adequate living conditions, and protection from sexual and psychological abuse.

Oct 17, 2026

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