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Journal : Linguistics Initiative

A critical reflection on masculine language in Coates’ theory: A case study of female leaders’ speech in Indonesia Putra, Libra Dui; Winarti, Daru; Handayani, Wiwik Retno; Saputra, Randi; Marni, Silvia; Khandoker, Kamruzzman
Linguistics Initiative Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Pusat Studi Bahasa dan Publikasi Ilmiah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53696/27753719.61397

Abstract

This study conducts a critical examination of masculine language features used by female leaders in the public sphere in Indonesia. Based on Coates' (2015) theory of masculinity, this research aims to analyze three main features of masculine language: swearing and taboo language, commands and directives, and questions. The method employed is a qualitative approach based on narrative and content analysis, with secondary data derived from speeches found on relevant YouTube channels. The use of swearing and taboo language serves to assert their dominance in certain situations, while the use of commands and directives demonstrates control and authority. Additionally, rhetorical questions, often associated with masculinity, are used to challenge rigid gender norms. This study shows that masculine language features are not exclusive to men but can also be utilized by women. This research opens new space for discussions about dynamic linguistic identities in social life, particularly in the context of female leadership.
Co-Authors Abdul Wahid Abdurahman . Adlia Alfiriani Alnursa, Darling Surya Anida Sarudin Armet Armet Asri Yasnur Astri Widyaruli Anggraeni Budijanto Cahya Hardianti Ningrum Dahri Hi Halek Daru Winarti, Daru Dewi Suhita Dwinita, Suci Efitriani Andala Sari Elvi Citraresmana Emil Septia Enta Okta Sari Fujita Yusandra, Titiek Gusnaldi Halek, Dahri Hi Harry Andheska Hermandra Hermandra, Hermandra Hotmasari Hotmasari I Komang Astina Indriani Nisja Islahuddin Islahuddin Ismail Nasution Iya Permatasari Jainir, Wardah Karmi Susilawati Khandoker, Kamruzzman Lesmana, Yesa Lina Tiawati, Refa Lira Hayu Afdetis Mana Lukman, Syahril Maharani, Sari Mery Efrillita Mike Mike Mike Mike, Mike Muhammad Aliman, Muhammad Mukminin, Muhamad Saiful Ninit Alfianika Nuzul Fitria Pebriani, Yulia Perdyana , Wira Permatasari, Iya Pernantah, Piki Setri Piki Setri Pernantah Pitri, Eni Wahyu Putra, Libra Dui R, Refa Lina Tiawati, Randi Saputra Rara, Maisyarah Bahri Refa Lina Tiawati Ria Novita Sari Ricci Gemarni Tatalia Ricci Germarni Tatalia Rika Krisna Tilova Rina Sartika Rina Sartika Sainee Tamphu Sakilah Sakilah Septia, Emil Shahrizan Mangku Bumi Siti Florensia Sohnui, Suhailee Supriyono Supriyono Supriyono, Supriyono Tanjung, Silvia Teguh, Teguh Priyatno Tiawati R, Refa Lina Tiawati, Refa Lina Tiawati, Refa Lina Titiek Fujita Yusandra Trisna Helada Trisna Helda Upit Yulianti Vivi Indriyani Wahyudi Rahmat Wardah Jainir Widia Febriani Wirnita Eska Wirsal Chan Wiwik Retno Handayani Yasnur Asri Yul Ardi Yulia Facita Yulia Pebriani Yulianti DN, Upit Zepmawarti, Puja Zepmawarti Zulhafizh Zulhafizh Zuliasmi, Felia Zurniawati Zurniawati