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This research aims to analyze how gender is represented in idiomatic expressions within Indonesian and English using Critical Discourse Analysis.

December 22, 2011Jurnal KawistaraOpen Access

Representasi Wacana Gender Dalam Ungkapan Berbahasa Indonesia Dan Bahasa Inggris: Analisis Wacana Kritis

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Critical analysis reveals gender representations in Indonesian and English idioms, highlighting power dynamics.

This research aims to analyze how gender is represented in idiomatic expressions within Indonesian and English using Critical Discourse Analysis.
Intra-linguistic analysis of idioms in Indonesian and English based on structure and meaning.
Application of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) focusing on action, context, history, power, ideology, and representation.
Idioms reflect men's dominance in success and societal representation.
Women are frequently depicted in negative metaphors and domestic roles.
Disparity exists in gender representation, highlighting unequal relationships between men and women.

Tri Rina Budiwati (2011) studied this question.

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