Linguistics and Elt Journal
Vol 13, No 1 (2025): June

Gender in Power: Breaking Boundaries on Little Mix's "Power"

Simamora, Debora Anriyani (Unknown)
Galaska, Candrika (Unknown)
Maria, Jessicca (Unknown)
Rangkuti, Rahmadsyah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study uses Sara Mills' feminist stylistics theoretical framework to analyze how Little Mix's song “Power” actively challenges traditional gender norms through language.  The main goal is to examine how this song challenge gender stereotypes by portraying women as strong and in charge rather than just calling for equality or opposing oppression. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study examines song lyrics at three levels: words, phrases/sentences, and discourse in accordance with Sara Mills' theoretical framework (1995). The findings of this study prove that Little Mix's power song is full of lyrics that actively break traditional gender stereotypes, affirming that women can hold and have control, not as a concession from men, but as an inherent right. The language used in the song successfully challenges patriarchal roles, reinforcing the idea that power is not only limited to masculine men but is also accessible to women. The song is a true feminist anthem.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JELTL

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Linguistics and ELT Journal (p-ISSN 2339-2940 | e-ISSN 2614-8633) is published twice a year in the months of June and December. The purpose of LELTJ is to disseminate information and facilitate understanding among those people who are concerned with English language teaching and linguistics, ...