Journal of English Education Studies
Vol 7 No 1 (2024): Volume 7 No 1 (2024)

An Analysis of Feminist Criticism in The Lyrics of “The Man” Song by Taylor Swift

Amanda, Vina (Unknown)
Gumelar, Rizdki Elang (Unknown)
Riandi, Riandi (Unknown)



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Publish Date
15 May 2024

Abstract

This research paper aims to find out the kinds of feminism and analyze the literal meaning of "The Man" Song by Taylor Swift. This research paper using a qualitative approach with a content analysis design. The data of this research is lyrics of “The Man” Song by Taylor Swift and the data was taken from YouTube. This research data collection using observation and documentation techniques. The finding of this research shows that there are 14 kinds of feminism which are divided into 5 psychoanalytic feminisms, 5 liberal feminisms, 2 Marxist feminisms and 2 radical feminisms. In The Man Song by Taylor Swift, a deep meaning is found in the representation of women's feelings of having to move quickly to match the steps of men. The women in the song feel that the world is too unfair for women who are considered weak creatures by the world in various aspects of life.

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english

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Journal of English Education Studies (JEES) is a peer-reviewed journal of English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education of Universitas Mathla'ul Anwar Banten. The journal aims at improving the quality of research on the area of English education which is issued twice in a ...