Proceeding of Undergraduate Conference on Literature, Linguistic, and Cultural Studies
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Proceeding of Conference on Literature, Linguistic, and Cultural Studies: ICONE

Exploring Gender Discourse in “Modern Women Bali” Media

Swari , Radha Andhra (Unknown)



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Publish Date
30 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study explores the construction of gender discourse in “Modern Women Bali” media. Drawing on gender theories and critical discourse analysis approach, this study aims to investigate how traditional gender roles and identities are articulated through media produced by women-based community of writers in Bali. Data were obtained from the Instagram posts of @modernwomenbali from January to July 2025, as well as five online magazine issues produced by Modern Women Bali. Utilizing qualitative method, this study analyzes the gender-related discourse that delve into how Balinese cultural values intersect with modern influences to shape gender narratives. The results revealed that Modern Women Bali actively embraces themes of women empowerment by correlating cultural expectations and modern reality. In conclusion, this study contributes to ongoing discussions in gender and media studies, especially in Bali.

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uncollcs

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Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Proceeding of Undergraduate Conference on Literature, Linguistic, and Cultural Studies is a peer-reviewed proceeding, open access, and annual academic proceeding dedicated to the publications of research in the areas of linguistics, literature, and culture studies that had been disseminated in the ...