Representation of the Sandwich Generation in Home Sweet Loan: Implications for Social Education and Life Literacy

Bunga Nur Afidah Arif; Thriwaty Arsal

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i3.1746

Authors

Bunga Nur Afidah Arif Universitas Negeri Semarang
Thriwaty Arsal Universitas Negeri Semarang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i3.1746

Keywords:

Film Representation , Sandwich Generation , Social Construction , Social Education , Social Literacy

Abstract

This study examines the representation of the sandwich generation in the film Home Sweet Loan through the lens of social construction theory and its relevance to social education. Using a descriptive qualitative design, the study analyzes scenes, dialogues, and narrative elements through repeated observation and thematic coding. The findings show four interconnected themes: economic pressure, role conflict, unequal family responsibility, and identity negotiation. These themes indicate that the sandwich generation is not merely an individual condition, but a socially constructed reality shaped by family expectations, collectivist values, and unequal power relations. The film also demonstrates educational potential as a contextual medium for teaching social literacy, empathy, and critical thinking about family dynamics in contemporary society. This study contributes a social-educational perspective to film analysis and offers a conceptual basis for using audiovisual media to discuss intergenerational responsibility in learning contexts. By linking media representation and classroom reflection, the study extends communication studies into practical pedagogical discussion.

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Author Biographies

Bunga Nur Afidah Arif, Universitas Negeri Semarang

She was born in Jakarta on 28 February 2005. She is currently a student in the Sociology and Anthropology Education Program at Semarang State University (UNNES). Her academic interests include family sociology, social dynamics, and media analysis, particularly in understanding the representation of social phenomena in society. This research is part of her academic contribution to the fields of sociology and media communication.

Thriwaty Arsal, Universitas Negeri Semarang

She is a Professor of rural sociology at Semarang State University (UNNES). She is actively involved in teaching, research, and scholarly publications in the social sciences. Her research focuses on the interactions between rural communities, natural resources, and government policies, as well as their impact on the social and economic lives of these communities.

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