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Astrid Wangsagirindra Pudjastawa
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JUSTICE AS A GAME FOR THE MARGARIDED: AN ANALYSIS OF WHITE SUPREMACY AND STRUCTURAL RACISM IN ‘THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION’ Yufita Ng; Astrid Wangsagirindra Pudjastawa
Journal of Intensive Studies on Language, Literature, Art, and Culture Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Jurusan Sastra Indonesia, Fakultas Sastra, Universitas Negeri Malang (UM)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17977/um006v9i12025p176-185

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This study explores how The Shawshank Redemption portraysjustice as a game for those marginalized through white supremacyand structural racism. Using descriptive-qualitative methods, thisstudy analyzes dialogues and scenes with sequence tables to assesscharacter dominance, glorification dialogue tables to identify explicitand implicit glorification, and positive-negative binary oppositions incharacter characterization. The results show that Andy Dufresnedominates the narrative, emphasizing the centrality of the whiteprotagonist. Explicit glorification of the protagonist's values reachesthe peak of presentation, while implicit glorification is relatively low,indicating hidden structural bias. Minority supporting characterstend to be given negative characterizations more often than maincharacters, reinforcing the structural racism mechanisms behind thejustice narrative. These findings reveal that popular films helpreinforce white supremacy and structural racism, influencing howaudiences understand the concept of justice. This study recommendsthat audiences and filmmakers adopt a more equitable approach torepresentation and be aware of hidden narrative biases in filmproduction and consumption. With this awareness, cinema cancontribute to more inclusive social justice.
Co-Authors Yufita Ng