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Journal : West Science Social and Humanities Studies

Representation  Of Women in Indonesian Horror Movie Posters: From Victims to Iconic Mystical Figures Andriani, Nanda Putri; Murtono, Taufik
West Science Social and Humanities Studies Vol. 3 No. 05 (2025): West Science Social and Humanities Studies
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsshs.v3i05.1918

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The study focuses on the representation of women in Indonesian horror movie posters, particularly those depicting women as victims of violence or supernatural beings. It aims to analyze how these posters reinforce gender stereotypes and patriarchal ideologies that shape societal perceptions of women. The research employs Van Dijk's discourse analysis method, encompassing three levels: text structure, social cognition, and social context. Four Indonesian horror movie posters from 2023 were visually and narratively analyzed. The findings reveal that most posters perpetuate gender bias by depicting women as passive or vulnerable figures, thus reinforcing dominant patriarchal narratives. Notably, the poster for Suzzanna: Malam Jumat Kliwon presents a contrast, portraying the female figure as powerful and threatening. Although this depiction still operates within the supernatural framework, it suggests a shift toward a more active and empowered female presence. Overall, the study highlights the complex dynamics of gender representation in horror media and its implications for broader cultural discourses.
Visual Transformation of Gender Representation on The Famous Five: Five on a Treasure Island Book Covers (1942-2017) Imaduddin, Farid; Murtono, Taufik
West Science Social and Humanities Studies Vol. 3 No. 05 (2025): West Science Social and Humanities Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsshs.v3i05.1921

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This study examines the visual transformation of gender representation on the covers of Enid Blyton's "The Famous Five: Five on a Treasure Island," comparing editions from 1942 and 2017. Using Kress and van Leeuwen's Grammar of Visual Design framework, the research analyzes how visual elements construct gender meaning across different historical contexts. The findings reveal a significant shift in the representation of George (Georgina), from a distinctly masculine-coded character in the 1942 edition to a more feminized portrayal in 2017. Despite being produced in an era of greater gender discourse, the contemporary cover paradoxically presents a less subversive visual model of gender nonconformity. The 1942 illustration depicts George in an active, central position with masculine visual coding that aligns with the character's narrative identity. In contrast, the 2017 cover introduces feminine elements through clothing, posture, and composition that create tension with the character's established rejection of femininity. This transformation reflects complex interactions between changing social norms, commercial considerations, and visual conventions in children's media, demonstrating how design decisions actively participate in constructing cultural understandings of gender.