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Abstract
This articles is based on a study that aims at revealing the roles, topics,
and discourse and its meaning in the programs broadcasted by Kosmonita
Radio Station in Surabaya. The selected programs were Women Global News,
Lipstik, Insert, and Obrolan Perempuan (Womens Talk). The study employed the
discourse analysis model proposed by M.A.K. Halliday, which involved field,
people involved, and mode.
The study reveals that the studied radio programs by Kosmonita Radio
Station contained topics that were either enlightening or empowering women.
Those programs provided perspectives, vision, suggestions, and problem
solution. The commonly-discussed topics were womens rights in reproductive
health, marriage, interaction in public space, and equal treatment in workspace,
from local to international scope, ranging from womens condition in Surabaya
to that around the world.
The language style that was used in Women Global News was scientifically
argumentative, accompanied with data to support the opinions. In the program.
Some English terms were used and required conceptual comprehension.
Meanwhile, more informal programs like Lipstik, Obrolan Perempuan, and Insert
used more informal language style, without necessarily losing their purposes
of enlightening and empowering women. Particularly in Obrolan Perempuan,
some familiar proverbs were also discussed and given criticism for their gender-
biased messages.
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