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GENDERED RESISTANCE AND EMOTIONAL SURVIVAL IN FAIR PLAY (2023) AND MARIE CURIE (2019) Ernawati, Asih; Riyatno, Riyatno; Wahyuningsih, Titik
BASIS (Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris) Vol 12 No 2 (2025): JOURNAL BASIS UPB
Publisher : Universitas Putera Batam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33884/basisupb.v12i2.10661

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This study examines how gendered power struggles are represented through the female protagonists of Fair Play (2023) and Radioactive (2019). Both narratives center on Emily and Marie Curie who navigate male-dominated professional environments shaped by patriarchal norms and institutional hierarchies. The purpose of this comparative study is to deepen feminist readings of contemporary and historical female figures while fostering critically empathetic engagement with visual narratives. The research utilizes a comparative critical analysis framework, drawing on the theories of Judith Butler, Michelle M. Lazar, and bell hooks to explore how institutionalized misogyny, emotional labor, and resistance are constructed on screen. The findings reveal that both protagonists experience layered forms of marginalization, including workplace bias, emotional burden, and social surveillance. Yet, each asserts agency, Emily through reclaiming her dignity in the corporate world, and Marie Curie through intellectual defiance in academia. This study contributes to feminist film criticism by highlighting the emotional cost of women’s survival within gendered structures and underscoring the need for more intersectional and humanized portrayals of female agency in media.
TRADITIONS, BELIEFS, AND IDENTITY: CHINESE CULTURE IN FRESH OFF THE BOAT Ernawati, Asih
Jurnal Multidisipliner Bharasumba Vol 4 No 04 (2025): BHARASUMBA: Jurnal Multidisipliner
Publisher : Pusat Studi Ekonomi, Publikasi Ilmiah dan Pengembangan SDM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62668/bharasumba.v4i04.1694

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The aim of this research is to identify and interpret signs of Chinese culture as manifested in the character of Jessica Huang. This study utilizes a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through a comprehensive analysis of all 13 episodes from the first season of the series. Using Fiske’s three-level semiotic framework, reality, representation, and ideology, the study examines how cultural signs are encoded through Jessica’s actions, language, clothing, and behavioral traits. Specific attention is given to cultural elements such as traditional utensils, attire, rituals, beliefs, linguistic features, communication styles, and frugality, as portrayed in the episodes. Findings indicate that Jessica Huang embodies both authentic cultural expressions and recurring stereotypes, contributing to a complex portrayal of Chinese culture in the American media landscape. The study underscores the role of television in constructing cultural meaning and demonstrates the value of semiotic analysis in unpacking the layered representations within popular media texts.