This research examines the portrayal of the main character as a voice of
oppression in Cho Nam Joo’s novel Kim Jiyoung Born 1982. In this study, the
researcher argues that patriarchy plays a role in the development of structural
obstacles that women encounter in society. This research aims to uncover the ways in
which the main character expresses herself and the limitations she faces in challenging
the patriarchal system. It attempts to understand why women’s voices often fail to
make a significant impact and why their attempts to address injustices are often
ignored, devalued, or normalised. Therefore, this confirms the presence of South
Korea’s male-dominated patriarchal society. The researcher employs a qualitative
approach based on Sylvia Walby’s theory of patriarchal structures and Gerard
Genette’s theory of narratives. According to the data analysis, patriarchal structures
are internalised by individuals, thus perpetuating and strengthening the system
through their everyday actions and decisions. Jiyoung’s ability to express her voice
was limited by patriarchal conventions. The failure of Kim Jiyoung’s voices in the
novel confirms the presence of an androcentric patriarchal society in South Korea. In
conclusion, the failure of Kim Jiyoung’s voice in this novel highlights the continuing
existence and dominance of an androcentric patriarchal society in South Korea, and
reinforces the idea that women are incapable of challenging the established system.

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