English Journal Antartika
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): June 2023

Racism Phenomenon Portrays in Till Movie by Chinonye Chukwu: racism, types of racism, respond to racism

Aprilulloh Yusuf (Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika)
Dwi Hastuti (Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika)
Rizky Mirani Desi Pratama (Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2023

Abstract

This research aims to find what kinds of racism are shown in the Till movie, the amount of racist phenomena that occur in the Till movie, and the black people respond to racism in the Till movie. The writer used qualitative methods with a semiotic approach focusing on language signs of racism. There are two data-collecting techniques: Primary Data and Secondary Data. Primary data is from a video of the Till movie, and secondary data is from the literature review. The writer found six types of racism found in the Till movie. There are Interpersonal Racism, Institutional Racism, Structural Racism, Societal Racism, Discrimination, and Violence. In total, seventeen phenomena of racism occur in the Till movie. There are several black people's responses to the racism they experienced in the Till movie. The reactions are understanding and compassion, community solidarity, celebration, pride in our culture, assistance and guidance of younger generations, advocacy and activism, and support from different races.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eja

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

English Journal Antartika is a scientific journal research in Linguistics, Literature, Teaching, and Interdisciplinary Language Learning focusing on All Language, published by Media Antartika the articles have never been published online or in print. The publication is scheduled twice a year, in ...