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The Construction of Orientalism in Doris Lessing's The Grass is Singing Bilqis, Bahiroh; Setiawan, Ikwan; Supiastutik, Supiastutik
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 15 No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Faculty of Letters, Universitas Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v15i2.3165

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This article studies the construction of Orientalism in the novel The Grass is Singing by Doris Lessing. Doris Lessing is a British writer born in Persia who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2007. As a white writer, Lessing is known as a writer who fights for the rights of the black community. Still, in this novel, she sharpens the negative image of the blacks as described in the theory of Orientalism. Orientalism focuses on the West’s view of the East. In the novel, Orientalism was carried out by The West against The East, represented by Mary Turner as white people and Moses as the black. This study aims to dismantle the Orientalist discourse in the novel. The study applied the theory of Orientalism proposed by Edward Said (1979). The Orientalist discourse in The Grass is Singing is constructed in the form of stereotypes and oppression against the black people in Southern Rhodesia. Racism, colonialism, and the politics of Apartheid done by white people in the novel showcase the white superiority toward the inferior black.
Bisexual Identity in a Religious Environment in Christina Lauren’s Autoboyography A. Sasli, Siti Atiqahgania; Setiawan, Ikwan; Salikin, Hairus
MOZAIK HUMANIORA Vol. 24 No. 1 (2024): MOZAIK HUMANIORA VOL. 24 NO. 1
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/mozaik.v24i1.45231

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This study focuses on analyzing the representation of bisexual identity in Christina Lauren’s novel "Autoboyography." Through qualitative research, the aim is to reveal the discourse of bisexuality constructed by the acts and behaviors of other characters toward the male main characters using Stuart Hall’s theory of representation, with a particular focus on Michel Foucault’s discursive approach. Another objective of this study is to examine the critical position of Christina Lauren as the novel’s author towards the issue of bisexuality. The findings reveal that the author created characters who both oppose and support bisexuality, thereby highlighting the issue of bisexuality in the 21st century. Through their narrative, the author sheds light on the challenges faced by male individuals living as bisexuals in a religiously conservative environment. By doing so, Christina Lauren not only addresses social issues surrounding bisexuality but also illustrates the main character's struggles in accepting a bisexual identity in an environment influenced by religious beliefs.
Japanese diaspora in Margaret Dilloway's How to be an American Housewife Fitriani, Elok; Basuki, Imam; Setiawan, Ikwan; Supiastutik, Supiastutik
EduLite: Journal of English Education, Literature and Culture Vol 9, No 1 (2024): February 2024
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/e.9.1.18-31

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In today's borderless world, people move quickly, forming diaspora communities with complex cultural lives. The culture shock that causes mental health disruption is common in these diaspora communities. Therefore, the study of this diaspora is crucial to be conducted. The novel entitled How to be an American Housewife represents the difficulties of becoming a diaspora subject in a new country with a new culture. This study focuses on the diaspora experience undergone by Shoko Morgan. The study aims to show the construction of diaspora identity, the condition of the Japanese diaspora community in America, and the author's critical position. This descriptive qualitative research utilized the cultural identity and diaspora theory proposed by Stuart Hall to unveil the diaspora identity in the novel. This research reveals that identity is always in some process of adaptation, transformation, and differences from new environments. The literary work under scrutiny shows the experience of Japanese immigrants at that time, such as feeling alienated, isolated, and discriminated against. Through this novel, Margaret Dilloway has represented her mother's challenging life experiences as a diaspora subject in the USA.
BUDAYA NASIONAL DI TENGAH PASAR: KONSTRUKSI, DEKONSTRUKSI, DAN REKONSTRUKSI Ikwan Setiawan
Jurnal Kawistara Vol 2, No 1 (2012)
Publisher : Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/kawistara.3952

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In the Reformation period, the state regime still mobilizes traditional-ideal values as national culturewithout giving conceptual and operational explanations. In this article, I combine two approaches,cultural studies and postcolonial studies, for reading national culture as represented in some PresidentSoesilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s presidential speeches. I will analyze ideal-but-ambivalent constructionsof national culture in regime’s perspective as represented in those speeches, particularly, in the contextof continuous of national culture in regime’s perspective in those speeches, particularly, in the context ofthe government’s continuous mobilization of traditional meanings as the invisible power for Indonesianpeople, while, at the same time,placing emphasis on economic progress.Instead of a strategic culturalconstruction, national culture produces its own deconstruction and fails to be discursive formation.Further, I argue that the regime operates their governmentality by reconstructing newer nationalculture based on market economics as discursive constructions, which ideally can provide conceptualand material basis for state regime in conducting governance and for citizens in achieving welfare inneoliberal formation.
Poskolonialitas Jawa dalam Campursari: Dari Era Orde Baru hingga Reformasi Ikwan Setiawan; Albert Tallapessy; Andang Subaharianto
PANGGUNG Vol 30 No 2 (2020): Identitas Sosial Budaya dan Ekonomi Kreatif
Publisher : LP2M ISBI Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26742/panggung.v30i2.948

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Artikel ini bertujuan menjelaskan dan mengkritisi konstruksi lokalitas Jawa pascakolonial dalam lagu campursari dari masa Orde Baru hingga Reformasi. Menggunakan pembacaan tekstual-kontekstual dengan perspektif poskololonial, kami akan menganalisis beberapa lagu campursari karya Nartosabdo, Manthous, dan Didi Kempot untuk mengungkap poskolonialitas Jawa dalam moda transformatif. Analisis tekstual akan menghasilkan wacana-wacana partikular lokalitas yang berhubungan dengan beberapa isu seperti nilai dan praktik kultural baru serta hubungan lelaki-perempuan di tengah-tengah modernitas dari masing-masing era. Kami, kemudian, akan memberikan penekanan yang lebih kritis terhadap wacana-wacana tersebut dengan menghubungkan mereka dengan kondisi kontekstual yang di dalamnya nilai dan praktik modern mulai mempengaruhi orang-orang Jawa. Kajian ini menunjukkan bahwa lagu-lagu campursari merepresentasikan transformasi lokalitas yang di dalamnya pencipta lagu membawa pandangan mereka terhadap perubahan kehidupan kultural dengan cara menegosiasikan budaya Jawa dengan paradigma yang lentur. Hal itu berarti pencipta lagu secara sadar merepresentasikan budaya lokal yang sudah berdialog dengan budaya modern serta sebagai usaha untuk menegosiasikan dan mentransformasi lokalitas ke-Jawa-an sekaligus sebagai strategi untuk mempopulerkan dan memasarkan campursari.
Transformation of The Giver Novel into Film by Phillip Noyce Sholihah, Alimah B.; Setiawan, Ikwan; Kusumayanti, Dina D.
Vivid: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Humanities, Andalas University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/vj.13.1.91-98.2024

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There are numerous ways to adapt a literary work. One of them is adaptingliterary work from the novel into the film. This article is about LoisLowry’s novel The Giver, which was adapted into a film with the sametitle by Phillip Noyce. During the adaptation process, transformations inthe intrinsic elements were discovered. This transformation can occur dueto differences in media, which was originally in the form of text (novel) toaudiovisual (film). This article aims to discover the transformations thatoccurred during adaptation as well as the motive of the adapter. Severalsteps were taken to accomplish this goal. The first step is to classify thediscovered differences into tables. The transformations are then analyzedin the second step to determine the visible ideology. Third, the adapter’smotives can be identified using the ideology that has been discovered. Thetheory of adaptation and mythology is the one employed in this article.In order to identify ideology, the mythology theory is used to analyzedifferences. Afterward, using the identified ideology, the adapter’s motivesare discovered using the adaptation theory. The final result of the adaptationof The Giver novel depicted several ideologies including totalitarianism,liberalism, and freedom. The visible motives are personal and politicalmotives and economic lures.
Revealing The Local Wisdom of Madura in the Folk Songs Pajjhâr Lagghu and Tondu' Majhâng: An Ethnolinguistic Study SANTUSO, Santuso; SETIAWAN, Ikwan; BADRUDIN, Ali
Journal of Social Sciences and Cultural Study Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Social Sciences and Cultural Study (November - February 2025)
Publisher : PT Batara Swastika Harati

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61857/jsscs.v1i3.107

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Folk songs are not merely a form of entertainment but also serve as a medium to understand the local wisdom embedded within a community. This study aims to uncover the local wisdom of Madura through the folk songs Pajjhâr Lagghu and Tondu' Majhâng. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method with an ethnolinguistic approach. The data consists of words, phrases, and clauses found in the two songs. Data sources include internet sites, YouTube, and textbooks. Data collection was conducted by downloading song videos from YouTube and reviewing song lyrics from websites and books. The collected data were analyzed using an extra lingual matching method. The findings reveal that the local wisdom in Pajjhâr Lagghu encompasses (a) values such as hope, high optimism, hard work, perseverance, resilience, independence, fighting spirit, courage, responsibility, dedication, and strong commitment; (b) knowledge and skills in agrarian enterprises; and (c) patriotism, including the willingness to sacrifice everything for the prosperity and glory of the homeland. Meanwhile, the local wisdom in Tondu' Majhâng includes (a) values such as courage, resilience, perseverance, hard work, togetherness, solidarity, hope, supportiveness, gratitude, and a strong work ethic; and (b) knowledge and skills related to maritime sciences.
THE VOICE OF THE VOICELESS: COUNTERING THE FESTIVAL AND ELEVATING REYOG OBYOKAN AS CULTURAL CAPITAL Tallapessy, Albert; Setiawan, Ikwan
Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya Vol. 14, No. 3
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

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This article examines two performance models of Reyog Ponorogo: the festival model and the obyokan model. These two competing models represent differing perspectives on one side, the interests of the artists and the community, and on the other, the interests of the state. By applying cultural studies theories, particularly those of representation and hegemony, this study analyzes data collected through observations of Reyog performances at both festival and obyokan events, as well as interviews with artists and community members. The findings reveal that the obyokan model emphasizes an egalitarian spirit, allowing artists greater aesthetic freedom and providing the community with a sense of belonging in Reyog culture. In contrast, the festival model has historically been associated with the state's efforts to impose order on Reyogartists and choreographies, while simultaneously promoting tourism in Ponorogo.
Empowering Archaeological Sites In The Mount Watangan Area To Become Special Interest Tourist Destinations Suwargono, Eko; Hari Murti, Ghanesya; Setiawan, Ikwan; Talapessy, Albert; Subaharianto, Andang
Journal Of Humanities Community Empowerment Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): Journal of Humanities Community Empowerment
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32528/jhce.v2i4.2438

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Mount Watangan in Lojejer Village, Wuluhan District, Jember Regency holds many caves that were once inhabited by humans in the palaeolithic era about 20,000 years ago. There are about 22 caves identified and 8 of them have been studied. The caves are: Sumbersalak Cave, Marjan Cave, Sodong Cave, Macan Cave, Sebanen Cave 1 or Samadi Cave, Lawa Cave 1 and 2, and Maelang Waterfall Cave. With an ecocultural approach, Mount Watangan caves are developed into special interest tourist destinations. This community service activity conducts investigations and exploration of ancient caves to obtain important data related to their existence. The data obtained were discussed in the forum to find important materials as a reference for the implementation of the final activities of service activities. Making creative and strategic event designs for cultural arts as a navigation towards the creation of a tourist destination of special interest to Mount Watangan is the final activity of this service. From the discussion of the results of the investigation and exploration of ancient caves, cultural arts events were formulated that will construct the shape and face of Mount Watangan's special interest tourist destinations. The design of the cultural arts event is: exploring the ancient times; theater performances, / ancient dances; exploration and holding of ancient percussion music; ritual ceremonial activities; collaborative performances of ancient, classical, and modern-contemporary cultural arts; and activities to develop archaeological discourse, culture, and tourism. The implementation of these events is divided into 5 categories in a year, namely: incidental, monthly, quarterly, mid-yearly, and annual events
Representation of Madurese Ethnic Identity in The Film Laundry Show by Rizky Balki: A Semiotics Study SANTUSO, Santuso; SUKARNO, Sukarno; SETIAWAN, Ikwan
Journal of Social Sciences and Cultural Study Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Social Sciences and Cultural Study (March - June 2025)
Publisher : PT Batara Swastika Harati

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61857/jsscs.v2i1.138

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Film is a mass media capable of constructing stereotypes of a culture while shaping reality according to the producer’s intent. This study aims to describe the representation of Madurese ethnic identity in the film Laundry Show (LS) by Rizki Balki. This research is qualitative descriptive, with data consisting of dialogues, character appearances, and other codes portrayed through the character Joni. The data source is the film LS produced by PT Tripar Multivision Plus. Data collection was carried out using documentation techniques, while data analysis employed John Fiske's semiotics method, consisting of three levels of representation. The results indicate that the film LS creates a new, more positive perspective on the Madurese ethnicity. At the identity level, Joni is depicted with a distinctive language style, modern naming, contextual clothing, attractive appearance, and traits such as being humorous, multi-talented, intelligent, friendly, empathetic, religious, and having a strong work ethic. At the representation level, the use of camera techniques, lighting, and music supports this portrayal. Meanwhile, at the ideological level, Joni's identity reflects values of hard work, humanism, and religiosity as representations of the Madurese ethnicity. This study confirms that films can be an effective medium for shaping new perspectives on certain cultures.