Fadillah, Teuku Muhammad Raihan
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Subversion and Gender Performativity in the Film Clueless (1995): An Analysis Based on Judith Butler's Theory Lenni Herawati Sirait; Sinambela , Berlian Hasian Keyla; Fadillah, Teuku Muhammad Raihan; Rangkuti, Rahmadsyah
Jurnal Riset Rumpun Ilmu Bahasa Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): April : Jurnal Riset Rumpun Ilmu Bahasa (JURRIBAH)
Publisher : Pusat riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jurribah.v4i1.4476

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This study explores the representation and subversion of gender norms in the film Clueless (1995), directed by Amy Heckerling, using Judith Butler's theory of gender performativity. The film blends teen humor with social critique on class, identity, and gender, illustrating how gender identities are constructed and performed through characters such as Cher, Tai, and Christian. By analyzing these characters’ performances, the study reveals how gender is not a fixed identity but a dynamic social construct shaped by repeated actions and societal expectations. Fashion plays a pivotal role in this performativity, highlighting gender as both a stylized performance and a marker of individuality. Additionally, the subversion of traditional masculinity and the critique of gender norms through humor offer alternative portrayals of gender roles. The study concludes that Clueless challenges and redefines gender identities, reinforcing the idea that gender is fluid and performative, thus providing a powerful tool for critiquing and reshaping societal norms.
When Words Offend: A Study of Indonesian Political Speech Loeis, Jhonson; Lubis, Heri Setiawan; Fadillah, Teuku Muhammad Raihan; Rangkuti, Rahmadsyah
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1594

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This study explores how political speech in Indonesia functions as a catalyst for public anger by violating cultural norms of respectful communication, or tata bicara. Using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), it examines five controversial statements made by public officials between 2023 and 2024, analyzing how linguistic choices—such as tone, vocabulary, and framing—trigger emotional backlash. Data were collected from televised interviews, press conferences, and online news reports that documented these public statements. The selected data represent speech events that sparked significant public debate and reactions on social media. Findings reveal recurring patterns of superiority language, blame-shifting, and a lack of empathy, all of which undermine expectations of humility and politeness in political discourse. Drawing on Politeness Theory, Speech Act Theory, and sociolinguistic insights, the study argues that public anger is not just a reaction to policy, but to the emotional and moral dissonance created by disrespectful speech. In the Indonesian context, language is deeply tied to social harmony; when violated, it becomes a site of moral contestation. The research highlights the urgent need for empathetic authority in political communication.