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Said, Mashadi
Universitas Indraprasta PGRI
Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Perfectionism and Gender Dynamics in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman Pitaloka, Roro Meifi; Said, Mashadi; Meidasari, Venny Eka
INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 7, No 3 (2024): Inference: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : Universitas Indraprasta PGRI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/inference.v7i3.28277

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This study examines the portrayal of perfectionism and gender dynamics in Barbie and Wonder Woman. It utilizes Greimas’s Actantial Model and an intrinsic narrative analysis to explore how both films depict these themes. Barbie and Wonder Woman investigate the societal roots of perfectionism and its effects, offering distinct perspectives on gender roles, expectations, and power structures. A qualitative methodology, applied in this study, enables an in-depth analysis of shaping the protagonists' identities. The findings reveal that both films challenge traditional norms and empower their female leads, demonstrating how media critiques and redefines cultural perceptions of gender and perfectionism. Ultimately, this study underscores film’s potential as a tool for raising awareness and fostering positive social change, emphasizing its role in shaping discourse around gender expectations and the pursuit of perfection.
A Linguistic Study of Euphemism and Dysphemism in Lois Lowry’s the Giver and George Orwell’s Animal Farm Duriat, Fajar; Said, Mashadi; Supadi, Supadi
INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 7, No 3 (2024): Inference: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : Universitas Indraprasta PGRI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30998/inference.v7i3.28222

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This study investigates the use of euphemisms and dysphemisms in Lois Lowry’s The Giver and George Orwell’s Animal Farm within the framework of Politeness Theory, focusing on how these linguistic strategies influence societal norms and individual roles. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method, which focuses on the detailed analysis and interpretation of textual data. The results demonstrate that euphemisms align with negative politeness and off record strategies to obscure unpleasant truths, while dysphemisms correspond with bald on record strategies to directly attack and discredit. Both novels strategically employ euphemisms to soften harsh realities and maintain societal control, while dysphemisms are used to stigmatize opposition and reinforce authority. The implication of this study is that it highlights how language shapes reality, enabling students to critically analyze linguistic manipulation. Moreover, by examining euphemisms and dysphemisms in The Giver and Animal Farm, students gain insights into control, power, and oppression, while exploring the connection between language and societal critique in dystopian literature.
Co-Authors Duriat, Fajar Meidasari, Venny Eka Pitaloka, Roro Meifi Supadi, Supadi