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Lower Class Representation in the Film Shoplifters Setyaningsih, Wahyu Handayani; Saraswati, Tia
Humanus Vol 21, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : Pusat Kajian Humaniora FBS Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (697.261 KB) | DOI: 10.24036/humanus.v21i2.116350

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This paper discusses the representation of the lower class and social reality in Japan through the film Shoplifters. This film is analyzed using the representation theory of Stuart Hall, with critical discourse analysis. The characters in the film are members of a marginalized social class who voice problems of poverty, stigmatization, family problems, and social alienation that on the other hand, are clashed with humanism values. The result of this study indicate that Shoplifters is a social critique that represent the lower class in Japan. The humanistic side shown by the characters through their attitude and dialogue becomes a paradox, as an effort to fight the stigmatization of the lower class that has taken root due to sociohistorical factors. Japan's advancement has impact on the alienation which they tried to overcome by building social cohesion in the form of a family.
Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Self-Directed Learning Strategies of an Indonesian Japanese Language Learner Wury Dwiwardani; Setyaningsih, Wahyu Handayani; Wulandari, Retno Dewi
Chi e Journal of Japanese Learning and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): March 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/chie.v13i1.16369

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Advancements in technology, particularly the internet, have provided learners with extensive opportunities to access various resources for independent learning. However, not all learners can effectively utilize digital media and technology, and many face challenges in selecting appropriate materials and methods to support their learning. This study examines the self-directed learning strategies of a Japanese language learner, addressing the following questions: (1) What strategies are employed for independent learning? (2) What media are used, and how does he facilitate self-directed learning? This study employs a qualitative research approach, specifically narrative inquiry, to explore the learner’s experiences. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed to identify patterns in self-directed learning strategies. Findings reveal that the learner adopt multiple strategies, including goal setting for both short-and long-term learning, adaptation, combination, evaluation, and validation. Additionally, the learner engages with various online resources, such as interactive learning platforms, receptive learning materials, social media, and authentic content. The study further identifies six key aspects of technology used in self-directed learning, with variations in frequency based on individual needs and perceived advantages and limitations.
Transnational Cultural Capital and Career Mobility among Vocational High School Graduates in Japanese Companies Wahyu Handayani Setyaningsih; Lufi Wahidati; Fatmawati Djafri
Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 3 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development
Publisher : Institute of Multidisciplinary Research and Community Service

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i3.pp176-189

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This study examines how Japanese-related cultural capital shapes the career mobility of vocational high school graduates employed in Japanese companies in Indonesia. This study employed a qualitative research design. Prior to the main fieldwork, a preliminary organizational survey was conducted to identify companies willing to participate and to recruit suitable interview participants. The primary data were generated through semi-structured interviews with five purposively selected employees working at Japanese companies in the KIIC area of West Java. The interview data were analyzed thematically using Pierre Bourdieu’s concepts of cultural capital, field, and symbolic capital as analytical lenses. The findings reveal that internship experience in Japan serves as transnational cultural capital, enabling workers to acquire workplace dispositions, Japanese-language proficiency, and familiarity with Japanese organizational practices. Furthermore, JLPT certification operates as institutionalized cultural capital that legitimizes these competencies and facilitates their conversion into symbolic recognition, career advancement, and economic opportunities. The study also shows that unequal access to internship opportunities and Japanese language certification contributes to differentiated career trajectories among employees. These findings highlight the importance of expanding equitable access to Japanese-related cultural capital through vocational education and stronger collaboration between vocational schools and Japanese companies to promote more inclusive career mobility. Keywords: Career mobility, Japanese companies, Transnational cultural capital, Vocational high school graduates.
Wibu dan #KaburAjaDulu: Kesadaran Politik dan Aspirasi Migrasi Ke Jepang Menurut Mahasiswa Sekolah Vokasi UGM Mery Kharismawati; Wahyu Handayani Setyaningsih; Wury Dwiwardani; Aufa Maulidya Kayyisa; Mutiara Samudra
KIRYOKU Vol 10, No 2 (2026): Kiryoku: Jurnal Studi Kejepangan (On Progress)
Publisher : Vocational College of Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/kiryoku.v10i2.563-577

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This study examines how the consumption of Japanese popular culture shapes fandom practices, interpretations of social phenomena, and aspirations for global mobility among wibu. Using a qualitative approach supported by an exploratory survey, the study was conducted among students at the Vocational School of Gadjah Mada University. The results indicate that anime consumption and engagement in fandom practices contribute to the formation of a cultural habitus that holds symbolic affinity with Japan. This habitus is reflected not only in entertainment preferences but also in how respondents interpret the #KaburAjaDulu phenomenon, which is understood as an expression of anxiety and criticism toward social conditions. Additionally, respondents expressed aspirations to live, study, or work in Japan. Drawing on Appadurai’s concept of imagination, this study demonstrates that exposure to Japanese popular culture not only shapes patterns of cultural consumption but also influences how fans imagine future possibilities and global mobility. This study affirms that wibu cannot be understood solely as an escapist phenomenon but rather as a cultural practice involving identity formation, social interpretation, and future orientation.