ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): MARCH

Depiction of Masculinity in the Advertisement 'PRUFuture Prudential Life Insurance, #SimpleButMeaningful Protecting Families Now and in the Future'

Aulia Herdani, Diza (Unknown)
Prasetya, Hendri (Unknown)
Setiawati, Titin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Mar 2025

Abstract

Traditional masculinity remained deeply embedded in society, associating values such as strength, independence, power, and work primarily with men. This study aimed to examine the portrayal of masculinity in the male lead character of Prudential Indonesia’s advertisement titled "PRUFuture Prudential Life Insurance: #SimpleButMeaningful Protecting Families Now and in the Future." The research employed a qualitative descriptive method, utilizing data collection techniques such as documentation, observation, and interviews with gender observers. The findings revealed that the advertisement depicted six out of seven characteristics of traditional masculinity, including physical appearance, functionality, sexuality, intellect, interpersonal skills, and personal character. These portrayals reinforced conventional gender norms that continued to shape societal expectations of men. Understanding such representations was essential in analyzing the broader impact of advertising on gender perceptions.

Copyrights © 2025






Journal Info

Abbrev

jish

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

ELS-JISH is, a journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities: Linguistics, Literature, Language Teaching, Translation, and Culture, a scholarly peer-reviewed international scientific journal published quartely by the Faculty of Cultural Sciences Hasanuddin University Publication, focusing on ...