The research was embarked from the researcher interest in phenomenon of
campursari - new Javanese ethnic music - which around 2000 was popularized by
Didi Kempot - origin of Solo, Central Java. Songs of Campursari - texts in study
analysis of Semiotics - had laden with social codes that could describe Javanese
women and men. Originated from cultural stereotype, Didi Kemp not only
represented Javanese men who were calm and did not like conflicts, yet he also
presented Javanese men (just like women) also prioritized feeling. Still under cultural
umbrella of Patriarchy, women strove to break down patriarchal ideology that
overshadowed them. Through his songs, Javanese women were depicted more
courageous in determining their attitudes.