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Critical Discourse Analysis of How Online News Construct Public Opinion During Campaigns Sinaga, Tantiara Fiesta; Beru Sembiring, Inggrid Gavrila; Putri, Dian Marisha
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1696

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In the digital age, online news platforms significantly shape public opinion, especially during political campaigns. However, little attention has been given to how linguistic and ideological strategies in online journalism construct meanings that influence democratic perception. This study investigates how Kompas, CNN Indonesia, and BBC News construct public opinion during the 2024 Indonesian presidential campaign using Norman Fairclough’s three-dimensional model of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). Through qualitative analysis, the study examines textual, discursive, and sociocultural dimensions to reveal how media discourse emphasizes campaign scale, continuity, and spectacle over substantive policy debates. Findings indicate that online news constructs campaigns as performances of mobilization and legitimacy, reinforcing dominant narratives of stability and progress. The study concludes that online news does not merely report politics but actively shapes democratic understanding through linguistic framing and ideological representation.
Multimodal Cyberbullying in TikTok Comments: A Descriptive Qualitative Analysis Sari, Angel Aulia; Alya, Hikmah; Sihotang, Rica Octaviani; Rafi'a, Uswatun; Putri, Dian Marisha
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1690

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Cyberbullying in social media has become an increasingly visible issue, particularly on platforms where communication relies on rapid, multimodal expression. However, existing studies tend to focus mainly on verbal hostility, leaving limited attention to how meaning is constructed through the combination of text, emojis, and images. This study aims to describe how these semiotic resources collectively convey bullying intent in TikTok comment sections. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the data were analyzed through multimodal meaning interpretation and categorized according to types of online aggression. The findings show that sarcasm, mockery, and ridicule were often expressed not through words alone but strengthened through patterned emoji use, exaggerated punctuation, and visual layering. The study concludes that multimodal symbols play a significant role in shaping online bullying practices and should be considered in digital literacy and prevention strategies.
A Discourse Analysis on the Performance of ‘Feminine Energy’ Narratives on Tiktok Octavia, Ocha; Gultom, Mita Setriana; Audrey, Nazzaura Kayla; Ginting, Teza Aditra; Silalahi, Kevindo; Putri, Dian Marisha
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i1.1795

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The idea of “feminine energy” has become popular on TikTok, where many women share videos encouraging others to be calm, gentle, and soft as a way to feel empowered. These videos often use soft voices, elegant visuals, and positive language to promote what they call “true femininity.” However, this kind of content can also bring back old gender stereotypes that expect women to be passive and polite. This study explores how the idea of “feminine energy” is shown through language and behavior on TikTok, how audiences react to it, and what it means for women’s empowerment. Using Robin Lakoff’s Language and Woman’s Place (1975) and Fairclough’s Discourse Theory (1992), this research analyzes 10 TikTok videos under the hashtags #FeminineEnergy, #Feminine, and #WomanPower. The findings show that while many women see the “feminine energy” trend as self-improvement, the language and visuals often repeat traditional gender roles. The study concludes that the trend presents femininity as empowerment, but still within the limits of old social expectations.
Postfeminist Commodification of Digital Sexual Labor Aria, Fahri Mulia; Irawan, Reza Dian; Achmad, Zakaria; Siburian, Adrian David Rafael; Putri, Dian Marisha
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1737

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This article examines how empowerment is marketed through sexual labor performance on digital platforms. Using Mikaela Siragusa, a TikTok and OnlyFans creator, as a case study, it explores how postfeminist ideologies of agency, choice, and self-branding intersect with neoliberal commodification logics. Through discourse and visual analysis of content, captions, and persona supplemented by systematic audience comment analysis, this article argues empowerment is strategically sold within digital marketplaces. Findings reveal how postfeminist rhetoric transforms sexual self-expression into entrepreneurial labor, blurring autonomy and objectification boundaries, while audience participation actively reproduces female sexuality commodification.
From Jokes to Harm: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Humor and Harassment in TikTok Comment Sections Loeis, Jhonson; Lubis, Heri Setiawan; Harianja, Alvernod Andreas; Dachi, Paulus; Habib, Reyhan; Putri, Dian Marisha
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i1.1723

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This study examines how humor in TikTok comment sections can gradually transform into discriminatory and verbally aggressive discourse. While online humor is often perceived as harmless entertainment, limited research has examined how repeated joking practices on TikTok contribute to the normalization of ethnic stereotypes and subtle harassment. Using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) supported by microaggression theory and Goffman’s concept of face-threatening acts, this study analyzes a total of 18 comments collected from five viral TikTok videos, selected based on their high engagement, public visibility, and the presence of controversial identity-based humor. The data were documented through screenshot-based qualitative collection to preserve original linguistic features. The findings reveal recurring patterns of ethnic labeling, blame attribution, and dehumanizing humor that function as microaggressions and reinforce social hierarchies. Beyond identifying linguistic patterns, this study highlights important implications for digital literacy, ethical online participation, and the need for stronger content moderation to prevent humor from becoming a socially accepted form of harassment.
Co-Authors Achmad, Zakaria Adristi Yajna Zulaika Afandi, Fahri Afrahul Fadhillah Parinduri Alivia, Cut Putri Alya Saqinah Alya, Hikmah Andreas Andreas Annisa, Dira Arella Chaterina Manalu Aria, Fahri Mulia Aristha , M. Rouzhi Artanti, Chairinnisa Audrey, Nazzaura Kayla Avrillia, Wina Azura, Shakira Dwi Badai Charamsar Nusantara Benny Hidayat Beru Sembiring, Inggrid Gavrila Br.Perangin-angin, Alemina Carissa Margaret Sijabat Chairinnisa Artanti Chairunnisa Chairunnisa Christanta Rejuna Phanes Sembiring Brahmana Cindy Eliza Ramadhani Lubis Claria Brigita Silaban Cut Putri Alivia Dachi, Paulus Daniel Fernando Siahaan Debby Yolanda Diendra Wahyu Dira Annisa Eddy Setia Eddy Setia Fabian Putra Nazreensyah Febby Halimah Lubis Fila Alfia Galaska, Candrika Ginary, Intan Putri Ginting, Teza Aditra Gorat, Lenny Marsella Grace Widya Panggabean Gultom, Amanda Fransisca Gultom, Mita Setriana Habib, Reyhan Haloho, Besti Horasia Hana Olivia Marpaung Hanafiah, Ridwan Harianja, Alvernod Andreas Hasan, Hani Firlyali Irawan, Reza Dian Iskandar, Geubrina Ramadhani Jasmine, Shoofy Katrin Jenny Sirait Khairun Nisa Kusmawan, Jihan Azmi Liza Amalia Putri Liza Amalia Putri Liza Amalia Putri Loeis, Jhonson Lubis, Ezra Rumatha Lubis, Heri Setiawan Lubis, Juwita Pobian M. Sabri Maria, Jessicca Marsella, Emma Marsellaa, Emma Masdiana Lubis Meutia Nauly Miswar Budi Mulya Mono , Umar Muhammad Ali Pawiro Muhammad Yusuf Muhammadin Hamid Mutiara Alda Lekson Naila, Aisya Naifa Nakhwa Nabilla Atmaja Nasution, Muhammad Shofi Nico Sahpudan Simorangkir Nurazizah Yova Ekaputri Octavia, Ocha Parlindungan Purba Purba, Ina Purba, Raysa Putri, Arina Putri, Vera Aprilia Rada Mayasari Radita Astried Rizkya Rafi'a, Uswatun Rahmadsyah Rangkuti Rahmadsyah Rangkuti Rahmadsyah Rangkuti Rica Sri Devi Sitorus Romi Artika, Mutiara Rudy Sofyan Rudy Sofyan Sabrina Silmi Aulia Salim, Fahri Saragih, Silvia Efani Sari, Angel Aulia Sasmita, Rheina Septiani, Arina Putri Siburian, Adrian David Rafael Sidauruk, Eunike Sihotang, Rica Octaviani Silalahi, Kevindo Silitonga, Mega Uli Arta Simamora, Debora Anriyani Simangunsong, Anisyah Simangunsong, Miduk Punguan Simanjuntak, Juni Santa Simanjuntak, Windy Octalin Simorangkir, Raslima Sinaga, Tantiara Fiesta Sirait, Lenni Herawati Sirait, Naomi Siregar, Dolly Sojuangan Sofilla, Devi Sonia Margareta Pasaribu Sophie Meilatifah Syahron Lubis T. Irmansyah T. Thyrhaya Zein Tanjung, Apida Fauziah Tasyaa' Zulfadhlina Tengku Silvana Sinar Theresia Fransiska Zai Theresia Fransiska Zai Trifena, Atalya Trivera Hana Ulfa, Maryam Umar Mono Vinjellina Batubara Wulandari, Vanny Yessi Sherly Abigail Ambarita Yusni Khairul Amri Zahedi Zulaika, Adristi Yajna