JALILA: Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literary Analysis

Gender-Neutral Language in Societal Perception

2025-12-12T11:14:49+00:00

Gender identity and social impressions are greatly shaped by language, which also is crucial. Gender-neutral language's emergence seeks to support inclusivity and fit non-binary identities. This paper investigates society opinions, debates, and difficulties with gender-neutral terminology. It looks at how gender identity representation is shaped by language patterns and the elements causing acceptance or opposition. It also looks at how legislation and the media shape public perceptions and their contributions to either supporting or impeding language reform. This study examines scholarly literature, policy documents, and media reports using a library research approach. By means of case studies from many linguistic backgrounds, a qualitative study reveals recurrent themes in gender-neutral language acceptance and opposition, therefore evaluating the efficacy of media advocacy and policy implementation. The esults show that even if younger generations are embracing gender-neutral language more and more, institutional and cultural barriers cause opposition. The paper emphasises how media helps to normalise inclusive language and the influence of government actions in either supporting or hindering their acceptance. The study finds that reconciling inclusivity with cultural traditions depends on collaborative efforts among policymakers, educators, media, and language institutions.

An Analysis of Social Deixis in Duduk Atas Village

2025-12-12T12:13:36+00:00

This research analyzes the types and causes of social deixis used in Duduk Atas Village, West Lombok. Social deixis refers to linguistic expressions that encode social relationships between speakers and addressees. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the researcher collected data through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and note-taking from speakers across five areas of the village. The findings show that the community employs a wide range of social deixis depending on age groups, social status, occupation, religious achievements, and peer relationships. Social deixis used among children includes side and meq/ante, while among teenagers additional forms such as kak tuan/tuanno, bapak, and jejalek appear based on social status and friendship circles. Adults use deixis such as wayahanno, mamiq, and bapak, while elderly individuals are referred to using niniq and puk tuan as markers of respect. General deixis such as ne, ie, and mbilinan are used across all age groups. The study concludes that variations in social deixis are influenced by age, social hierarchy, religious status, jobs, and interpersonal relationships. These findings highlight the importance of social deixis as a sociolinguistic system that shapes politeness, social identity, and communication patterns in the Sasak-speaking community of Duduk Atas Village.

An Analysis of Gender Performativity in the Film Lovely Man

2025-12-12T06:47:55+00:00

Teddy Soeriaatmadja's film Lovely Man (2011) presents a nuanced depiction of gender performativity through the protagonist, Ipuy, a transvestite confronting societal shame while navigating his relationship with his daughter, Cahaya, who adheres to heteronormative standards. This study seeks to examine the representation of gender performativity in the film through the lens of Judith Butler's theory, which posits that gender is not an inherent quality but a construct that is perpetually enacted and negotiated within daily life. The employed research method is qualitative analysis, utilizing a critical discourse analysis methodology with an examination of representation within the film. The study's findings indicate that Ipuy's gender identity is not static, but is expressed variably depending on the social setting. Within the transvestite and sex worker subculture, Ipuy's gender presentation is embraced; nevertheless, in familial and broader societal contexts, his identity is repudiated and socially stigmatized. This film critiques the notion of gender binary by illustrating how Ipuy, despite embracing his feminine identity, retains elements of masculinity in his paternal role. Consequently, Lovely Man serves as both an exploration of the intricacies of gender identification and a critique of the inflexibility of societal gender conventions.