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The False Promise of "Neoliberal Cinderella": Deconstructing Gender and Social Class Discourse in Anora (2024) Rahman, Fadhlur
Saree: Research in Gender Studies Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Saree: Research in Gender Studies
Publisher : Pusat Studi Gender dan Anak - PSGA (Center for Gender and Child Studies) Institut Agama Islam Negeri Lhokseumawe, Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47766/saree.v7i2.6700

ABSTRACT ENGLISHFilm is a discursive sphere where cultural meanings are constructed and debated through visual storytelling. Therefore, it is significant to expose binary contradictions in neoliberal gender ideology and reveal structural violence against women hidden behind narratives of social mobility in film. This study, thus, aims to unravel the complexity of gender and class representations in Anora (2024) through a critical analysis of “Neoliberal Cinderella” discourse, which frames labour relations as romance and shifts the costs of social reproduction onto women's bodies. This research employs interpretive qualitative study with two mutually reinforcing analytical frameworks. First, Derrida's Deconstruction to identify and dismantle dominant binary oppositions (love versus money, spontaneity versus strategy, reality versus fantasy) through an in-depth reading of mise-en-scène, dialogue and material markers. Second, Marxist-feminist perspective is utilised to map the political economy of affective labor, the mechanisms of commodification through gifts and access, and the unequal distribution of risks and costs affecting the main character, Ani. The results show that Anora both produces and disrupts the neoliberal Cinderella myth by revealing the hidden costs behind the promise of social mobility (social climbing): fragmented time, exploited emotions, and commodified security. The movie reveals that social mobility is a lease, not a right, and that love is used to glorify labour contracts. This paper proposes a methodological bridge of Marxist-feminist and deconstruction for cultural criticism that demands structural redistribution and recognition of affective labour as real work that is entitled to protection, compensation, and dignity. ABSTRACT INDONESIANFilm merupakan ruang diskursif di mana makna-makna budaya dibangun dan diperdebatkan melalui bahasa sinematik, sehingga mampu mengungkap kontradiksi dalam ideologi gender neoliberal dan mengungkap kekerasan struktural terhadap perempuan yang tersembunyi di balik narasi mobilitas sosial. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengurai kompleksitas wacana gender dan kelas dalam film Anora (2024) melalui analisis narasi “Neoliberal Cinderella” yang menggambarkan hubungan kerja sebagai romansa dan mengalihkan beban reproduksi sosial dalam tubuh perempuan. Metode penelitian menggunakan studi kualitatif interpretatif dengan dua alat analitis yang saling memperkuat. Dekonstruksi Derrida digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi dan membongkar oposisi biner yang dominan seperti cinta versus uang, spontanitas versus strategi, realita versus fantasi, melalui analisis mendalam mise-en-scène, dialog, dan tanda-tanda material di dalam film. Kemudian teori feminis-Marxis digunakan untuk memetakan ekonomi politik kerja afektif, mekanisme komodifikasi melalui hadiah dan akses kekuasaan, serta distribusi risiko dan “harga” yang harus ditanggung dan “dibayar” oleh karakter perempuan dalam fiim ini. Hasil dari analisis menunjukkan bahwa Anora membongkar fantasi Cinderella modern dimana mobilitas social yang dijanjikan hanya akan selalu mengorbankan stabilitas hidup, mengeksploitasi emosi dan menjadikan rasa aman sebagai komodifikasi. Film ini mengungkapkan bahwa mobilitas sosial adalah bersifat sementara, bukan hak yang berkelanjutan, dan cinta hanya digunakan untuk menghormati kontrak kerja. Penelitian ini menawarkan kerangka-metodologi teori baru (dekonstruksi-feminis-Marxis) untuk kritik budaya yang menuntut redistribusi struktural dan pengakuan terhadap pekerja emosional sebagai pekerjaan nyata yang berhak atas perlindungan, kompensasi, dan martabat.

Unveiling Language Prejudice: A Corpus-Based Analysis of Racial Slurs Across Genres Rahman, Fadhlur; Yuzar, Ella; Kholid, Mohammad
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024): April
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v12i2.10753

Discrimination and racism have been obvious for decades. This encompasses derogatory racial epithets such as "nigger, niggers, n-words". The objective of this study was to employ corpus-based analysis in order to examine the frequency of racial derogatory expressions across various genres of literature. The COCA (Corpus of Contemporary American English) data were employed to perform a corpus-based linguistic analysis of the terms 'nigger', 'niggers', and 'n-word' over a span of 20 years (1990 to 2019).Â Although the words "niggers" and "n-word" have similar meanings, the occurrence of the word "niggers" and "n-word" in the corpora was significantly less frequent compared to the word "nigger." Primarily, the term "niggers" was used as a plural indicator for the derogatory term "nigger". The frequency with which individuals who use derogatory language, such as the term "niggers," associate themselves with pronouns like "they," "us," "those," "all of you," etc., suggests the existence of these patterns. The sole term that displays a notably diverse frequency distribution across genres is the n-word (in comparison to these two terms).

Framing Power and Ideology: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Elon Musk’s Town Hall Speech Siregar, Ahmad Mulia Panigoran; Rahman, Fadhlur
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Volume 5 Nomor 3 Desember 2025
Publisher : ITScience (Information Technology and Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v5i3.7195

This study examines how language constructs power and ideology in Elon Musk’s Town Hall Speech in Pennsylvania through Fairclough’s (2010) three-dimensional model of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). The analysis investigates how linguistic features and rhetorical strategies function to legitimize technopopulism, a discourse that merges technocratic authority with populist appeal. Drawing on the full transcript of the speech, data were analyzed across textual, discursive, and sociocultural dimensions. The findings reveal that Musk’s discourse combines emotional populism with rational technocracy. At the textual level, metaphors, inclusive pronouns, and crisis framing generate collective urgency and moral unity. Through digital mediation on X (formerly Twitter), the speech evolves from a local communicative act into a global ideological performance. At the sociocultural level, Musk’s rhetoric naturalizes neoliberal and technocratic values such as efficiency and deregulation, framing them as moral imperatives. The study concludes that Musk’s language conceals domination behind narratives of innovation and progress, exemplifying how technopopulism legitimizes authority in digital capitalism. This research contributes to CDA scholarship by demonstrating that technological discourse not only reflects but actively shapes power relations and ideological formations in contemporary political communication.

Investigating Language and Power Dynamics in Obama's Farewell Speech: A Critical Discourse Analysis Sukma, Cut Ade; Rahman, Fadhlur
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
Publisher : UIN Salatiga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.288-310

Every word spoken, every sentence constructed, and every discourse contains ideological weight that reflects the power structures within society. In the political landscape of the United States, presidential speeches hold a special position as a genre of discourse that not only reflects the individual vision of a leader, but also represents the aspirations, values, and identity of the nation. This phenomenon becomes even more significant when analyzed through the lens of critical discourse analysis, which allows researchers to uncover layers of meaning hidden behind linguistic constructions. This study uses critical discourse analysis to examine Barack Obama's farewell speech as a complex discourse practice that reflects and shapes contemporary American socio-political reality. Using Fairclough's three-dimensional analytical framework, this study analyzes the speech in terms of its textual, discursive, and sociocultural dimensions during the contentious transition to the Trump administration. Textual analysis reveals the strategic use of language with carefully chosen vocabulary and grammatical constructions, reinforcing the themes of unity and democracy. At the discourse practice level, the speech employs effective rhetorical strategies, including personal addresses and compelling narratives to build emotional connections with the audience. Sociocultural analysis shows deep integration with the American institutional context, evidenced by the strategic choice of location in Chicago, acknowledgment of racial challenges, and calls to overcome intensifying political polarization. Findings indicate that Obama's farewell speech illustrates how political discourse functions as an instrument for maintaining and transforming democratic values during critical political transitions. The speech's power stems from its sophisticated linguistic construction and its capacity to respond to the broader sociopolitical context with profound nuance.

“I’m not gonna answer that”: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Hawley-Zuckerberg Debate Rahman, Fadhlur; Nuzulia, Rahma
Journal of Current Social and Political Issues Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Current Social and Political Issue
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jcspi.v3i2.1464

The widespread use of social media has had a significant impact on digital power dynamics and accountability. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has frequently faced criticism for its social responsibility in addressing the detrimental effects of its platforms. Arguments between Senator Josh Hawley and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a US congressional hearing exemplified this tension. This study employs a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach based on Norman Fairclough's model, which has three main dimensions: text analysis, discursive practice analysis, and social practice analysis. This analysis demonstrates how Senator Josh Hawley and Mark Zuckerberg's debate at a US congressional hearing highlighted the tension between technological innovation and Meta-corporate social responsibility. Also, it emphasizes how Zuckerberg's apology lacked concrete steps in response to this issue, as he did not mention compensation for victims or major changes to the platform's algorithm. Hawley utilized hostile speech (aggressive or antagonistic, frequently with the intention of eliciting a negative response) to pressure Zuckerberg to admit Meta's failure to protect users. Ina contrary, Zuckerberg preferred defensive language (respond defensively, frequently in a manner that prevents open dialogue or hinders understanding) to project a positive picture of the corporation.

Modernizing Higher Education in India: Quality Dimensions for Sustainable and Impactful Education Rahmiaty Rahmiaty; Kamarullah Kamarullah; Fadhlur Rahman; Muhammad Haekal; Windia Hadi
Indonesian Journal on Learning and Advanced Education (IJOLAE) Vol. 7, No. 2, May 2025
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ijolae.v7i2.8688

The perspectives of international students on higher education institutions in India, especially in comparison to those in other developing countries, remain a critical concern, particularly when considering the highly competitive climate of studying abroad. This study seeks to examine the quality dimensions and facilities offered at a public university in Hyderabad, India, from the viewpoint of international students. This research fills an important gap by exploring what international students experience and expect during an increasingly competitive global academic system. A descriptive qualitative design was employed, to investigate the experiences of 120 international students from diverse academic disciplines and degree programs. Data were collected through questionnaires and in-depth interviews, with responses analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. Findings suggest that while international students generally view the institution’s quality services and facilities as comparable to global standards, they also express significant concerns, particularly with the ICT infrastructure, accessibility to laboratory practicums, and hygiene standards. Despite these challenges, the positive assessment of the institution’s quality services indicates areas for potential improvement, especially in instructional quality, teaching-learning processes, and examination mechanisms. Nonetheless, the study’s limitations include the potential for bias in self-reported data and limited generalizability outside similar socio-cultural and educational contexts. Future research should expand the sample size, employ longitudinal designs, and explore additional contextual factors to deepen understanding of international student satisfaction and develop sustainable improvement strategies for higher education quality.

The False Promise of "Neoliberal Cinderella": Deconstructing Gender and Social Class Discourse in Anora (2024) Rahman, Fadhlur
Saree: Research in Gender Studies Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Saree: Research in Gender Studies
Publisher : Pusat Studi Gender dan Anak - PSGA (Center for Gender and Child Studies) Institut Agama Islam Negeri Lhokseumawe, Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47766/saree.v7i2.6700

ABSTRACT ENGLISHFilm is a discursive sphere where cultural meanings are constructed and debated through visual storytelling. Therefore, it is significant to expose binary contradictions in neoliberal gender ideology and reveal structural violence against women hidden behind narratives of social mobility in film. This study, thus, aims to unravel the complexity of gender and class representations in Anora (2024) through a critical analysis of “Neoliberal Cinderella” discourse, which frames labour relations as romance and shifts the costs of social reproduction onto women's bodies. This research employs interpretive qualitative study with two mutually reinforcing analytical frameworks. First, Derrida's Deconstruction to identify and dismantle dominant binary oppositions (love versus money, spontaneity versus strategy, reality versus fantasy) through an in-depth reading of mise-en-scène, dialogue and material markers. Second, Marxist-feminist perspective is utilised to map the political economy of affective labor, the mechanisms of commodification through gifts and access, and the unequal distribution of risks and costs affecting the main character, Ani. The results show that Anora both produces and disrupts the neoliberal Cinderella myth by revealing the hidden costs behind the promise of social mobility (social climbing): fragmented time, exploited emotions, and commodified security. The movie reveals that social mobility is a lease, not a right, and that love is used to glorify labour contracts. This paper proposes a methodological bridge of Marxist-feminist and deconstruction for cultural criticism that demands structural redistribution and recognition of affective labour as real work that is entitled to protection, compensation, and dignity. ABSTRACT INDONESIANFilm merupakan ruang diskursif di mana makna-makna budaya dibangun dan diperdebatkan melalui bahasa sinematik, sehingga mampu mengungkap kontradiksi dalam ideologi gender neoliberal dan mengungkap kekerasan struktural terhadap perempuan yang tersembunyi di balik narasi mobilitas sosial. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengurai kompleksitas wacana gender dan kelas dalam film Anora (2024) melalui analisis narasi “Neoliberal Cinderella” yang menggambarkan hubungan kerja sebagai romansa dan mengalihkan beban reproduksi sosial dalam tubuh perempuan. Metode penelitian menggunakan studi kualitatif interpretatif dengan dua alat analitis yang saling memperkuat. Dekonstruksi Derrida digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi dan membongkar oposisi biner yang dominan seperti cinta versus uang, spontanitas versus strategi, realita versus fantasi, melalui analisis mendalam mise-en-scène, dialog, dan tanda-tanda material di dalam film. Kemudian teori feminis-Marxis digunakan untuk memetakan ekonomi politik kerja afektif, mekanisme komodifikasi melalui hadiah dan akses kekuasaan, serta distribusi risiko dan “harga” yang harus ditanggung dan “dibayar” oleh karakter perempuan dalam fiim ini. Hasil dari analisis menunjukkan bahwa Anora membongkar fantasi Cinderella modern dimana mobilitas social yang dijanjikan hanya akan selalu mengorbankan stabilitas hidup, mengeksploitasi emosi dan menjadikan rasa aman sebagai komodifikasi. Film ini mengungkapkan bahwa mobilitas sosial adalah bersifat sementara, bukan hak yang berkelanjutan, dan cinta hanya digunakan untuk menghormati kontrak kerja. Penelitian ini menawarkan kerangka-metodologi teori baru (dekonstruksi-feminis-Marxis) untuk kritik budaya yang menuntut redistribusi struktural dan pengakuan terhadap pekerja emosional sebagai pekerjaan nyata yang berhak atas perlindungan, kompensasi, dan martabat.

An Analysis of Denotative and Connotative Meanings in Adele’s Song Lyrics "My Little Love": A Semantic Analysis Wulan Dari; Fadhlur Rahman; M Nazar
Journal of linguistics, culture and communication Vol 4 No 1 (2026): Journal of Linguistics, Culture, and Communication
Publisher : CV. Rustam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61320/jolcc.v4i1.23-42

This paper examines the semantic dimensions in Adele's song “My Little Love” through an analysis of the denotative and connotative meanings contained in the lyrics. The research aims to identify the types of meaning present and explore how these meanings represent emotional interpretations in musical works. The theoretical framework used is James Dickins' theory of connotative meaning to dissect the layers of meaning behind the lyrics. The results show that the song lyrics contain two main categories of meaning. First, the denotative meaning, which presents literal and explicit communication between Adele and her child. Second, connotative meaning, which consists of five subtypes: (1) affective meaning, which expresses deep emotions, (2) attitudinal meaning, which describes the singer's psychological position, (3) basic meaning, which refers to fundamental values, (4) illocutionary meaning that overrides locution, and (5) associative meaning that builds symbolic connections. The findings reveal that denotative meaning serves as the foundation of verbal communication, while connotative meaning presents emotional complexity that includes guilt, vulnerability, maternal love, and loneliness. The interaction between these two types of meaning collectively reflects Adele's personal experience of dealing with divorce and the challenges of being a single mother. This study contributes to the understanding of the use of figurative language in contemporary music and opens up opportunities for further semantic studies of other popular music works to enrich the linguistic discourse in the music industry.

Movie Script-Based Learning: Best Practice to Improve Speaking Skills in EFL Classroom? Yuzar, Ella; Muntasir, Muntasir; Rahman , Fadhlur; Kholid, Mohammad; Azmy, Khairul
JETLEE : Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics and Literature (JETLEE)
Publisher : JETLEE: Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47766/jetlee.v6i1.6640

In communication, speaking acts as a productive skill that allows a person to convey ideas and meanings through voice articulation. In the context of English learning, it is important to find method/approach/technique that can stimulate students' interest in practicing speaking skills. Script from a movie offers advantages in improving speaking skills as they are able to capture students' attention and stimulate their curiosity. The aim of this paper is to assess the impact of employing movie scripts in the classroom to enhance students' speaking abilities. Fifty-eight English department students from a State Islamic University in Aceh participated in the study. They were divided into two groups: control (NUMS-None of Using Movie Script) and experimental (UMS-Using Movie Script). Prior to and subsequent to the treatment, they were screened. The students in the experimental group were assigned a task to create a video recording in groups of five characters from a movie at the conclusion of each meeting. They were also provided with a movie script and interactive instruction by the teachers. The results of the study suggest that there was a substantial difference between the pre-test and post-test. The mean difference of both post-tests was 65.9310 for the experimental group and 55.5862 for the control group. As the result, students' speaking ability improved after they learned how to use movie scripts properly, which enabled them to gain confidence, overcome the challenge of memorizing the script, easily organize ideas, and enrich their vocabulary stock. Accordingly, the mean score of the pre-test increased more than that of the post-test.

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