ABSTRACT
This article analyses the portrayal of sexual violence and abuse in the film Photocopier, focusing on the sexual objectification, exploitation, and commodification experienced by Suryani, the female protagonist. The study aims to explore how image-based sexual abuse reflects the pervasive influence of masculine domination and how women resist such violence within patriarchal systems. Using a qualitative approach, this research employs textual analysis as its primary method, grounded in Pierre Bourdieu's theory of masculine domination and gender studies as its theoretical framework. Data were gathered through an in-depth document review and observational analysis of the film. The findings reveal that image-based sexual abuse is rooted in deeply ingrained gender inequalities and power imbalances that silence women's experiences. Notably, the study highlights the protagonist's agency in resisting sexual violence, contributing to narratives of gender equality and women's empowerment. The broader implications of this research stress the need to address sexual abuse within educational institutions as a critical step toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to gender equality and social justice.
