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THE NARRATIVE OF WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT IN FIGHTING DISCRIMINATION ISSUES ON NAJWA SHIHAB'S SHOW: A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS STUDY
Full text linkThis study analyzes the use of language by Najwa Shihab through video shows on her YouTube channel that aim to build a narrative of women's empowerment against gender discrimination in Indonesia. Through a critical discourse analysis approach, this research examines how the language used by Najwa, both in word choice, metaphor use, persuasive sentences, and agenda setting, serves as a tool to change social perceptions of women. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The data of this study were taken from three episodes of Najwa Shihab's show, namely "From Women to Women", "Why Should Women Vote?", and "Why Should We Vote for Women Candidates?". The analysis shows that Najwa Shihab consistently uses strong language to encourage women's empowerment, criticize discriminatory social structures, and fight for gender equality. Metaphors such as "women as agents of change" and persuasive rhetoric used serve to motivate audiences and challenge patriarchal views that limit women's roles. This research contributes to the understanding of how media, through discourse, can play an important role in fighting for social justice and gender equality
CONSTRUCTIONS OF SOCIAL AND POWER RELATION BY RUKAT BUMI RITUAL PRACTITIONERS IN TLEKUNG VILLAGE
Full text linkThe research objectives are 1) How is the social structures of Rukat Bumi in Tlekung Village and 2) How is the power structures of Rukat Bumi in Tlekung Village. The research method is descriptive qualitative with phenonemological approach as a data analysis scalpel. The result is 1) there are social structures that is economic dimension and negotiation mechanism and 2) there are power structure that is vertical and horizontal power structure and hidden power relations
ANALYSIS OF THE CULTURAL MEANING OF THE TORON TANA TRADITION IN PATEMON VILLAGE, TANGGUL DISTRICT, JEMBER REGENCY
Full text linkThis study examines the cultural significance of Toron Tana tradition in Patemon Village, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood through symbolic rituals. Using qualitative methods like interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis, the findings highlight the tradition’s deep cultural meaning. Toron Tana not only symbolizes this life transition but also strengthens cultural identity and spiritual values, promoting the appreciation of ancestral heritage among younger generations while preserving local traditions
AN EXISTENTIAL FEMINIST STUDY ON NEHAL AND GIORGINA IN HADEER ELSBAI’S THE DAUGHTERS OF IZDIHAR
Full text linkThis study aims to examine the marginalization and resistance of Nehal and Giorgina, the main female characters in The Daughters of Izdihar, to achieve freedom. This study uses Simone de Beauvoir’s existentialist feminist theory with a qualitative descriptive method. The findings show that Nehal and Giorgina's experiences of marginalization and their resistance to this marginalization have led them towards consciousness and characteristic transformation in revealing their existential identity
THE EXISTENCE OF MAGICAL REALISM IN COCO (2017) AND KNIGHT KRIS (2017) FILMS: A COMPARATIVE LITERARY STUDIES
Full text linkThe film is one of the world's most famous contemporary literary works. Apart from having engaging visuals, films also contain messages. Film research has art elements that bridge society's culture and beliefs that reflect social reality, cultural values, and magical beliefs. This research was conducted to analyze the similarities and differences in the representation of magical realism between the films Coco (2017) and Knight Kris (2017) based on the theory of magic realism from Wendy B. Faris. The research methods used are qualitative. This method is done by examining directly on the object so that the problems found are straightforward and can be analyzed appropriately. The results showed five characteristics of magical realism in the films Coco (2017) and Knight Kris (2017) based on Wendy B. Faris' theory. Faris' theory and the results of comparing the five characteristics in the two films. The differences in magical elements are pretty significant in the way magical realism is interpreted, especially in both films' beliefs, cultures and traditions
SPONTANEOUS SPEECH CHARACTERISTICS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ACCORDING TO LEVELT'S LANGUAGE PRODUCTION MODEL
Full text linkThis study investigates spontaneous speech characteristics in university students through Levelt’s language production model. By analyzing transcripts from unscripted English podcasts and interviews, the research identifies pauses, repetitions, and repairs. These elements are then mapped to the conceptualization, formulation, articulation, and self-monitoring stages. Findings emphasize how spontaneous speech reflects real-time cognitive processing
THE SOCIA-PRAGMATICS OF JAVANESE SWEARING: COMMON USE OF SWEARWORDS AND THE JAVANESE NORMS OF POLITENESS
Full text linkThe importance of Javanese politeness norms with their intricate socio-pragmatic rules does not refrain the Javanese from expressing vulgarity and impoliteness using expressions excluded from the commonly known three speech levels of krama, madya, and ngoko. This paper examines varieties of coarse language and swearwords commonly used by different interlocutors in various Javanese speech events to express different intents. Library research, observations and recorded interactions in social media in this study show the widespread use of swearwords among Javanese at some events by diverse interlocutors for different purposes. The usages of Javanese expletives and profane words not only express anger and frustration defying norms of politeness, but also reveal positive pragmatic intents such as conveying witticisms, openness, and intimacy. As the use of Javanese krama is decreasing drastically among the younger generation, the widespread use of swearwords yearns a recognition of a different speech style that shape norms of (im)politeness and consequently affect perceptions of Javanese identity
JUSTICE AS A GAME FOR THE MARGARIDED: AN ANALYSIS OF WHITE SUPREMACY AND STRUCTURAL RACISM IN ‘THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Full text linkThis study explores how The Shawshank Redemption portrays justice as a game for those marginalized through white supremacy and structural racism. Using descriptive-qualitative methods, this study analyzes dialogues and scenes with sequence tables to assess character dominance, glorification dialogue tables to identify explicit and implicit glorification, and positive-negative binary oppositions in character characterization. The results show that Andy Dufresne dominates the narrative, emphasizing the centrality of the white protagonist. Explicit glorification of the protagonist's values reaches the peak of presentation, while implicit glorification is relatively low, indicating hidden structural bias. Minority supporting characters tend to be given negative characterizations more often than main characters, reinforcing the structural racism mechanisms behind the justice narrative. These findings reveal that popular films help reinforce white supremacy and structural racism, influencing how audiences understand the concept of justice. This study recommends that audiences and filmmakers adopt a more equitable approach to representation and be aware of hidden narrative biases in film production and consumption. With this awareness, cinema can contribute to more inclusive social justice
IDENTITY CRISIS AND ALIENATION IN THE MAIN CHARACTERS OF AFTERSUN FILM BY CHARLOTTE WALES
Full text linkThis study aims to analyze the identity crisis and alienation within a film “Aftersun” by Charlotte Wells. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive approach. Result of the study indicate that there are 3 categories of identity crisis, namely Role Confusion (7), Isolation (10), and Self-Doubt (11). The highest identity crisis characteristics is Self-Doubt. The impact of identity crisis can be seen in four main aspects, such as Worthless (8), Self-Doubt (5), Insecurity (7), and Alienation (5). Alienation consists of five main attributes, namely Meaninglessness (7), Normlessness (6), Social Isolation (5), and Self-Estrangement (4)
CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS OF INDONESIAN AND ENGLISH PRAGMATIC: AN IMPLICATIONS IN TEACHING ENGLISH PRAGMATIC TO STUDENTS
Full text linkThis research explores the pragmatic similarities and differences between Indonesian and English, focusing on their implications for teaching English pragmatics to students. It employs a descriptive qualitative approach to analyze both languages. The analysis shows that Indonesian and English pragmatics share key similarities, such as the use of speech acts, politeness, implicature, deixis, and the cooperative principle. 1) Both languages use locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary acts. 2) Both apply politeness to maintain social relationships. 3) Implicature is used in both languages to convey indirect meanings. 4) Deixis in both languages depends on context for time, place, or person. 5) Both follow the cooperative principle by providing relevant and clear information. 6) Politeness is expressed in both languages, though the formality level varies. However, cultural differences influence communication styles: 1) Indonesian pronouns reflect social relationships, while English pronouns are neutral. 2) Indonesian uses formal expressions for requests, while English uses "please" in informal requests. 3) Indonesian deixis is context-dependent, whereas English is more structured. 4) Criticism in Indonesian is indirect, while English is more direct. 5) Indonesian softens commands, while English is more direct. 6) Pronouns in Indonesian reflect formality and relationship, while English pronouns are neutral. 7) Disagreement in Indonesian is indirect, while English is explicit. 8) Requests in Indonesian are framed more formally, while English requests are more direct. 9) Indonesian deixis is influenced by social context, while English uses neutral terms. 10) Indonesian uses polite requests, while English prefers direct commands. These differences reflect cultural norms and emphasize the importance of understanding these distinctions for effective communication. Teaching English pragmatics that pays attention to similarities and differences with Indonesian is important to improve effective communication. This includes understanding speech acts, principles of politeness, implicature, deixis, and principles of cooperation. Variations in language styles, cultural influences, use of idiomatic expressions, as well as sensitivity to discomfort, and gender roles in conversation also need to be taken into account. By understanding all these aspects, teaching pragmatics can help students communicate more precisely and sensitively to social and cultural contexts