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Rainbows in Pixels: LGBTQ Representation on Animated Content in YouTube Kids Gissena, Annisa
Jurnal PIKMA : Publikasi Ilmu Komunikasi Media Dan Cinema Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Fakultas Ekonomi dan Ilmu Sosial Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas AMIKOM Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24076/771esg08

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This study examines the representation of LGBTQ themes in children’s animated content on YouTube Kids, a widely accessed platform among children. In Indonesia, such content is controversial due to conflicting social norms. Using representation theory and qualitative content analysis, six animated videos were analyzed through visuals, dialogue, and narrative elements. The findings reveal both explicit and implicit portrayals of LGBTQ identities, including lesbian, gay, transgender, and queer, through human and anthropomorphic characters. These themes appear in various formats such as children’s series, music, and storytelling videos, often subtly embedded within broader narratives. The study concludes that while LGBTQ representation is generally subtle, it significantly contributes to shaping children's understanding of gender identity and sexuality. The research highlights the importance of balancing global inclusivity with sensitivity to local cultural values in media policy.
Second Lead Syndrome in The Reception of Romantic Relationships by Indonesian Female K-Drama Audiences Gissena, Annisa; Arymami, Dian; Agusta, Rivga
Humaniora Vol 37, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jh.99162

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The Second Lead Syndrome, popular among Indonesian K-drama viewers, involves favoring the second lead over the main character in love triangles, sparking audience contestation. Start-Up (2020) is one of the K-dramas that sparked it and divided its audience into Nam Do-san Team and Han Ji-pyeong Team based on differences in audience views, so this descriptive qualitative research was conducted to describe Han Ji-pyeong Team's reception of romantic relationships in Start-Up. This research combines Hall's Reception Theory, the participatory audience concept, and Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love. Research data was obtained through in-depth interviews with six informants representing Han Ji-pyeong Team.The findings indicate that the informants perceive the romantic relationships in dominant-hegemonic and negotiating positions. They support the second lead character, Ji-pyeong, by negotiating the romantic relationships shown. They acted on this reception by expressing emotions, preferences, and narrative interpretation on social media, driven by their preferences, identification, and parasocial relationships with the second lead. Their actions become a collective activity contributing to forming a popular culture, the second lead syndrome. This study explores audience reception of romantic relationships in K-dramas and their participation, setting an academic precedent for the second lead syndrome in Indonesian context.
Once Upon A Princess: The Construction of Princesshood in The Disney Princess Animated Film Gissena, Annisa; Agusta, Rivga
Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Sains Vol. 6 No. 6 (2025): Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Sains
Publisher : CV. Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59141/jiss.v6i6.1757

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Disney Princess films, such as Cinderella (1950), Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), and Beauty and the Beast (1991), are global cultural phenomena that influence children's perceptions of royalty. In Indonesia, this depiction has become more prominent among children than traditional royal figures, such as local princesses from historical contexts, raising concerns about shifting local cultural narratives. This study explores how Disney Princess films construct the concept of a princess as a royal symbol, focusing on depictions of royalty through visual and narrative elements. Using Roland Barthes' semiotic framework, this qualitative research conducts an in-depth analysis of the denotative, connotative, and mythical meanings in certain scenes in all three films. Data were collected by observing and documenting visual representations, transcribing relevant dialogues, and applying Barthes' concepts of textual meaning to connect findings to broader cultural narratives. The analysis of this study reveals that the Disney Princess films construct the princess character as a symbol of nobility through characteristics such as physical beauty, kindness, empathy, and social status. These characteristics are naturalized into society's expectations of the definition of a princess, thereby perpetuating Western ideals of royalty. These findings highlight the dominance of global media narratives that can mask local cultural representations. This research contributes to the study of media and culture by revealing the hegemonic influence of Disney Princess films on children's perceptions of the royal family. It emphasizes the need for more inclusive media representation that respects local traditions and encourages a richer understanding of cultural diversity among younger generations.