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Journal : Indonesian TESOL Journal

Gendered Humor and Stylistic Play in Modern Feminist Theatre: A Pragmatic-Stylistic Approach Dahlan
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Indonesian TESOL Journal (March)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v7i1.7927

Abstract

This study explores the intersection of gendered humor, stylistic innovation, and pragmatic subversion in modern feminist theatre, focusing on works by Caryl Churchill, Sarah Ruhl, and Ntozake Shange. These playwrights employ humor not merely as entertainment but as a discursive weapon to challenge patriarchal norms, expose socio-political absurdities, and redefine gendered subjectivities. Drawing on frameworks from, stylistics, and pragmatics—particularly politeness theory, speech act theory, and incongruity theory of humor—this research investigates how stylistic choices (e.g., fragmentation, surrealism, poetic language) intertwine with humor strategy articulate feminist resistance. By analyzing selected scenes from Top Girls (Churchill), The Clean House (Ruhl), and for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf (Shange), the research reveals how humor in feminist drama functions both as a coping mechanism and as a mode of critique. This study contributes to feminist stylistics by offering a nuanced account of how gendered language and stylistic form shape subversive humor. Ultimately, it foregrounds how female playwrights turn theatrical space into a site of both laughter and liberation.
Co-Authors Abdul Kadir Ahmad Ahmad Muzammil Alfiana Anas Laode andi mirza Andry Syafrizal Tnjung Asia Habby, Fihanas Permada AZHAR ANSI, AZHAR Azis H, Abd Aziz Sakti Nugroho Bachtiar Simatupang Bambang Fitrianto Desy Radhiyah Dini Rohmayani Djamil Hasim Eliana Etty Sri Wahyuni Etty Uyun Fachry Abda El Rahman Fadhil Rifgi Pratama fahrudin Fajar Fitriani , Andi Alya Fransiscus S. Rembon Gaffar, Syamsul Bakhri Gower Hargo Basuki Hasnur Ferya Khomaini Hasriyodan Hendrizal Henry Aspan Herdian, Freddy Hermanu Iriawan Idham Kholid Intan Chairun Nisa Irfan Harmain Irma Novianti Irwin Iwan Sahat Maruli Simanjuntak Jalal , Novita Maulidya kahar, kaharuddin Kaloko, Ilhamda Fattah La Harimu La Ode Ahmad Nur Ramadhan Laksana, Mohammad Alfi Nanda Laode Muhammad Harjoni Kilowasid Laode Sabaruddin Lestari Lamindo Limbong Listiana Sri Mulatsih M. Anas M. Jafar Mahyuddin, Reza Masykur Rauf, Masykur MAYANG SARI Muh. Edihar Muh. Said Hasan Muhammad Andi Muhammad Farhan Pratama Muhammad Juang Rambe MUHAMMAD RIZAL Mulyati Mulyati Muslim Nasrum Ninik Ayuhandika Parapa, Imelia Putra, Rian Rusmana Rachman, Muhammad Aimar Ramlan Randy Asmoro Dwi Purnomo Regina D. Krobo Rivai, Iskandar Riza Firdaus Robert Molenaar Ruland Rantung Rustam Musta Saida Rasnovi Saipan Sarah Fadilah Sulaeman Siti Nurhayati Sri Handayani Sri Sartini Muniaha Sukartono Sukmana, Uza Sumardi, Lalu Sumarno Susmihara Susmihara Syahruni Junaid, Syahruni Syaiful Dinata Syam, Rahmawati Tamara, Adrian Kristanto Tamaulina Br. Sembiring Taruna Prakarsa Tati Ernawati TAYIB, ADE SOPYAN HADI Teuku Muttaqin Mansur TRESJIA CORINA RAKIAN, TRESJIA CORINA Unsha, Fuji Attariq Veni Sofia Wa Ode Mulyana Wibisono, Gendoet Indarto Yopa Emalia Fajarini Yuliansyah, Riski Yusra Yusuf, Putri Zulfikar