English Language Teaching Journal
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025)

Exploring Racism in the Freedom Writers (2007): Van Dijk's Critical Discourse Analysis of Social Context and Social Ignition Dimensions

Joko Wibowo (Unknown)

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Publish Date
02 Mar 2025

Abstract

This research analyzed racism in Freedom Writers (2007) through Van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis framework, exploring societal influences, racial conflicts, and resolution strategies. The research revealed The Freedom Writers portrayed systemic racism through classroom discrimination, gang conflicts, and inequality. Using Van Dijk’s CDA, highlighted education and empathy as tools for change, with activities like the Line Game fostering unity. Empowerment through storytelling and linking struggles to global issues, such as the Holocaust, emphasized collective efforts for lasting systemic reform and social transformation. Keywords: Racism, Freedom Writers (2007, Van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), Social Context, Social Ignition.

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English Language Teaching Journal
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Abbrev

eltj

Publisher

Universitas Al-Qolam

Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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English Language Teaching Journal is a journal which covers any research result on teaching and learning education area which is under English Education Department supervision of IAI AL-Qolam Malang. This Journal covers the area of Teaching learning in Indonesia and the science of Teaching Learning ...