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Aninda Ayu Sitorismi
Universitas Gadjah Mada
Religion Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Taboo censorship: strategy for translating taboo expressions in Indonesian–Arabic subtitles of Pengepungan di Bukit Duri Muhamad Saiful Mukminin; Muhammad Habibie Alfath; Aninda Ayu Sitorismi; Farrah Chaiya Mas; Eman Ibrahim Mohammed Abubaker
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: 10.53696/27753719.61402

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Taboo expressions in language are often considered inappropriate because they may violate norms of politeness and certain cultural values. In the context of audiovisual translation, particularly film subtitling, taboo expressions are frequently not translated explicitly. This practice is known as the taboo censorship strategy. This study aims to examine the forms of taboo expressions, the application of taboo censorship strategies, and the factors underlying their use in the film Pengepungan di Bukit Duri. The study adopts a qualitative approach using descriptive, comparative, and interpretative methods. The data consist of taboo expressions found in the dialogue of the film Pengepungan di Bukit Duri along with their translations in Arabic subtitles. Data were collected through viewing and note-taking techniques and were analyzed using an interactive data analysis model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that the subtitle translator of Pengepungan di Bukit Duri employed taboo censorship strategies in translating various types of taboo expressions, including those related to animals, mental disorders, and sexual organs and acts. The application of this strategy is influenced by differences in politeness norms between the source and target cultures, the need to soften expressions through euphemism, and the technical constraints of subtitling, which require messages to be conveyed concisely and clearly. Thus, the translator functions as a cultural mediator who seeks to balance fidelity to the source text with social and cultural acceptability for the target audience.
Are There Gender Differences in Politeness? A Sociopragmatic Analysis of Guests’ Opinions in Podcast Aninda Ayu Sitorismi; Arief Ma'nawi
Insyirah: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa Arab dan Studi Islam Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): June 2026
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26555/insyirah.v9i1.15410

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Studies on language and gender describe females as more polite, indirect, and cooperative, while males are portrayed as more assertive. However, these generalizations do not fully reflect the complexity of language use in the Arab digital context, as Arabic language use remains deeply embedded in gender-based social structures, including politeness. Podcasts, as an emerging digital medium, offer a more open space where guests may negotiate or even shift these expectations. This study raises an important question: do gendered politeness patterns in podcasts indicate a shift from traditional stereotypes, or continue to reflect established norms? This study examines two Finjān podcast episodes by (1) identifying the politeness strategies employed by male and female guests when expressing opinions and (2) examining the patterns and trends in its use. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the data were collected through Simak method and analyzed using Brown and Levinson’s (1987) framework. Findings reveal that both guests employed all four strategies: bald on record, positive politeness, negative politeness, and off record, but with varying frequencies. Positive politeness was the most used by guests, reflecting the importance of solidarity and interpersonal closeness in discussions on parenting. The female guest consistently employed a combination of positive and negative politeness to maintain conversational harmony, while male guests, in addition to positive politeness, also employed off record strategies, including metaphors and illustrative examples, to reduce face threats. These tendencies suggest a subtle reshaping of gendered norms in digital interaction, while still reflecting broader social expectations.
Co-Authors Arief Ma'nawi Eman Ibrahim Mohammed Abubaker Farrah Chaiya Mas Muhamad Saiful Mukminin Muhammad Habibie Alfath