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Semantic Derogation in K-pop Fandom Discourse: A Study of Gendered Nicknaming Practices Kadir, Nur Rizka
Lexicon Vol 12, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/lexicon.v12i2.107616

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Semantic derogation as a direct example of sexist language can be seen in many contexts. This study focuses on the phenomenon of semantic derogation in the nicknaming practices within K-pop fandom discourse, particularly on how female and male idols are linguistically targeted based on gender. It aims to analyze derogatory nicknames collected from posts on X, where fan wars frequently occur. The data is categorized by gender and examined through critical discourse analysis at the level of words (Mills, 2008). Findings reveal that female idols are more frequently subjected to sexually charged and demeaning terms (e.g., “Seoul Cycle”, “Jenwhore”), while male idols are insulted based on their appearance or perceived irrelevance (e.g., “Pigmin”, “Fadhyung”). This indicates a gendered double standard, where women are disproportionately sexualized and criticized for their success, whereas men are ridiculed for superficial traits. These practices reflect deep-rooted sexist ideologies and internalized misogyny within digital fan communities. Furthermore, it highlights how fandom language reinforces traditional gender roles and calls for further research into the socio-cultural roots of such bias. 
Cross-Journal Variation in Abstract Writing: Bundle-Driven Move Analysis in Applied Linguistics Kadir, Nur Rizka; Munandar, Aris
TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture and Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture, and Education
Publisher : TRANSBAHASA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54923/jllce.v6i2.210

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This study examines how four-word lexical bundles function as indicators of rhetorical moves in research article abstracts from two applied linguistics journals representing different academic traditions: the Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics (IJAL) and Applied Linguistics (AL) by Oxford University Press. While previous studies have categorized bundles structurally and functionally, fewer have explored how they align with rhetorical moves across journal communities. Using a bundle-driven approach, with a specialized corpus, the Journal Abstracts of Applied Linguistics (JAAL) was compiled, comprising over 100,000 words from abstracts published between 2019 and 2025. Four-word sentence-initial bundles were extracted using AntConc 4.3.1 and analyzed with Hyland’s five-move abstract model. Findings show that clause-based bundles dominate in both IJAL (59%) and AL (80%), while PP-based bundles are least frequent in IJAL (7%), challenging earlier claims. Product bundles occur most often in IJAL (49%), whereas AL abstracts prioritize purpose bundles (46%) and use more flexible patterns, including self-mentions that perform multiple rhetorical roles. These differences reflect broader cultural and linguistic conventions in academic voice. The study demonstrates the link between lexical bundles and rhetorical moves and underscores implications for EFL instruction and genre-based writing pedagogy.