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China Benteng: A Refutation of Ethnic Chinese Exclusivity in Indonesia : (A Critical Discourse Analysis of YouTube Content 'The Story') Fallah Ilham, Naufal; Kartika, Tina Kartika; Corry Wardhani, Andy; Juansya, Andri; Amri, Andi
COMMICAST Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): March
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/commicast.v6i1.13173

Abstract

This study investigates the representation of the Chinese ethnic minority, particularly the Benteng Chinese community in Tangerang, as portrayed in the documentary film China Benteng: Dari Waktu ke Waktu, aired on the YouTube channel The Story. Employing Teun A. van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis framework, the research analyzes three interrelated dimensions: text structure, social cognition, and social context. The findings reveal that the documentary challenges entrenched stereotypes about the Chinese-Indonesian community, particularly assumptions of economic uniformity and cultural isolation, by emphasizing socioeconomic diversity and cultural assimilation. At the macrostructural level, the film highlights the simplicity of the Benteng Chinese lifestyle and their long-standing integration with local communities. Through its superstructure and micro-level elements, the documentary employs visual and verbal narratives to underscore the active participation of the Benteng Chinese in broader Indonesian social life. The social context dimension illustrates an effort to counter dominant narratives and empower marginalized voices. Meanwhile, the producer’s social cognition appears deliberately neutral, allowing the community to articulate their own narratives authentically. This study contributes to the growing body of research on media representation and ethnic discourse by providing a nuanced analysis of how documentary filmmaking can act as a counter-discursive tool. It enriches the understanding of ethnic minority portrayals in Indonesian media, and underscores the documentary genre’s potential to facilitate intercultural dialogue, challenge dominant ideologies, and expand the representational space for historically marginalized groups.
Co-Authors ., Amiluddin Abd Wahid Abd. Wahid Abdul Wahid Adam Andy Omar, Yaumil Atia Ahmad Yusdarwin Waworuntu Akhmad, Noor Alamsyah, Aryo Alfiana Alfiana Alpiani, Alpiani Amiluddin Amiluddin, Amiluddin Andi Adri Arief, Andi Adri Andi Alifuddin ANWAR IBRAHIM, ANWAR Anwar, Dera Azkia Anwar, Dian Purnamasari Ardini, Luky Ardio Sagita Asrina Asrina Aswin Aswin Aynun, Nur Citra Ayu, Ayu Dwi Saputri Wahab Azhari, Alim Bahri Bambang Suseno Batubara, Nur Habibah Cangara, Arie Syahruni Cangara, Satriawati Corry Wardhani, Andy Damayanti, Nora Desti, Yolanda Efendi, Nofriza Eko Susanto Ethrawaty Fachry, Mardiana Fachrandi, Muhammad Kemal Fallah Ilham, Naufal Fawaid, Rezki Inta Febriansya Firman Firman Gosari, Benny Audy Jaya Gultom, Mitra Sami Hamzah Hamzah Hardianti Hardianti, Hardianti Hasanah, Divany Sauzan Hasanah, Sabrinah Nurfalah Hasani, M. Chasyim Hasani, Muh. Chasyim Hayatul Khairul Rahmat Hendra, Mohamad Himawan, Bismar Iman Sudrajat Intan Kusuma Dewi Juansya, Andri Kalalo, Rieneke Ryke Kartika, Tina Kartika Khotibul Umam Lambang Basri Said Lestari, Nur Melinda Machdi, Syakira Permadani Mahardika, Afftah Rizki Mahi , Faizah Malik, Rahmi Fitria Mardiana E. Fachry Mardiyah, Nisfah Ainun Maulana, Mohammad Rizki Mawaddah, Jihan Meli Damayanti, Meli Muhamad Risal Tawil Mulastih, Listiana Sri Mustafa, Muhammad Dalvi Nasruddin, Nur Amaliyah Noviandri Nurdin, Nani Harlinda Nurhasanah, Elis Nurul Mukhlishah Otoluwa, Narto Irawan Pratiwi, Aziizah Nur Putri, Egidia Amalia Rahmadita, Nurmalia Rahman, Irfan Hifdzur Rahmawati, Fatihah Rizki RAMADHI RAMADHI Ramlan, Asrul Rahadi Rani Bastari Alkam, Rani Bastari Renita, Elfa Restu Widyo Sasongko Ristati, Ristati Rivai, Athaullah Andi Rizqi, Muchammad Rosalina, Desi Salsabila, Shafa Tania Salsabila, Tiara Shalihah Sami Gultom, Mitra Sari, Indrya Sarianti, Kiki Siti Chodijah Sitti Fakhriyyah, Sitti Suhada Suhada, Suhada Sunarmo Sunarmo, Sunarmo Suro Adhawati, Sri Swandani, Swandani Syafei, Ilham Syahrul Syahrul Syahruni Cangara, Arie Tae, Lidwina Felisima Tahang, Hamzah Thurisaina, Mihda Utama, David Pra Utami, Gusti Faoziah Tri Waris, Nur Fariza Warsihna, Jaka Zulmi Ramdani