International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS)
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<p><em>International Journal of Humanity Studies</em> (<em>IJHS</em>), a double blind peer-reviewed journal, publishes scientific full papers written in English. IJHS is a biannual, published twice a year, namely in September and March.</p><p>Article submissions and publications in <em>International Journal of Humanity Studies </em>(<em>IJHS</em>) are free of charge -- without any article submission charges or article processing charges.</p><p><span>Authors throughout the world are warmly welcome to submit original and unpublished papers anytime, all year round.</span></p>Sanata Dharma Universityen-USInternational Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS)2597-470XTHE DEVELOPMENT OF MEDIA LITERACY FOCUS IN INDONESIA: A LITERATURE STUDY 2016-2021
https://e-journal.usd.ac.id/index.php/IJHS/article/view/5280
<p>The development of media literacy can be said as a certain indicator of understanding the current situation and development of a nation. It is understandable if a focus on a certain topic that is related or discussed together with media literacy is worth observing as a parameter to catch a glimpse of a country’s citizens' level of knowledge. Questions about how the development of media literacy in Indonesia is based on related publications are important. This research examines using a literature study about the development of media literacy in Indonesia, by observing the keywords, terms, and focus on publications that correlated with media literacy in Indonesia that were recorded in Google Scholar from 2016 to 2021 and visualized by the Vos viewer program is used to visualize the data and provide a ground base for the findings. The result from this study indicates that media literacy in Indonesia is still not independent as it comes with a certain focus/trend that happens in the country. While the media literacy focus is synchronized with the real-time condition in Indonesia, it also shows that the level of knowledge from the Indonesian people is heavily driven by the media.</p>Septyanto Galan PrakosoFerdian Ahya Al PutraZia’ulhaq As Shidqi
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2024-03-152024-03-157215916810.24071/ijhs.v7i2.5280EVERYDAY STORIES AND UNTOLD TALES OF INFERTILITY: A LITERARY EXAMINATION OF AYOBAMI ADEBAYO'S STAY WITH ME
https://e-journal.usd.ac.id/index.php/IJHS/article/view/6802
<p>Matters concerning infertility mostly hinge on societal narratives. This has led to a lot of misconceptions which have had great influence in the lives of people and society at large. Several literary works have given space to issues of infertility and have highlighted pertinent issues that have received too much or little attention from society. In this paper, using a qualitative methodological approach, disturbing discoveries concerning how the issue of infertility is handled in African societies have been made from Ayobami Adebayo's <em>Stay With Me</em>, highlighting the fact that all accusing eyes turn to the woman when the home is void of a child and the position men assume in such instances. Leaning on the theories of feminism and masculinity, this study seeks to expose the neglected aspect of infertility by highlighting the gaps in the ways infertility issues are handled in African societies and contributing to the knowledge bank of academia.</p>Philomena Ama Okyeso YeboahMariam MohammedPhilip Kwame FreitasPaul Otoo
Copyright (c) 2024 PHILOMENA AMA OKYESO YEBOAH, MARIAM MOHAMMED, Philip Kwame Freitas, PAUL OTOO
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2024-03-152024-03-157216918410.24071/ijhs.v7i2.6802J.E. JASPER’S LITERARY WORK ON EDUCATING THE MASSES OVERSEAS: INDO-EUROPEAN LITERATURE FROM COLONIAL JAVA IN THE NETHERLANDS 1904-1910
https://e-journal.usd.ac.id/index.php/IJHS/article/view/7398
<p>This paper aims to analyze with the historical method how literature from the Dutch East Indies written by an Indo-European, a person from mixed Asian and European ancestors, attempted to educate the Dutch overseas in Europe. The early 20<sup>th</sup> century saw several technological developments which raised interest in Asia in the Netherlands and caused a spike in immigrants in the Indies. The Dutch were interested in reading about life in their colonial holdings overseas, especially those who were contemplating making a trip to the Indies. Many writings emerged to teach, warn, or push potential immigrants who wished to go to the Indies. However, those were mainly written by Dutch people who had lived or were living in the Indies temporarily. Indo-European writers had different concerns and interests from the Dutch, which pushed them to also write literary works that were partly aimed at the Dutch overseas. They hoped their writings would help them understand life in Java and to prepare properly. J.E. Jasper, an Indo-European colonial official, was the most outspoken critic of his literature. His work, heavily influenced by the Ethical Policy while developing his thoughts reminded and taught the Dutch about what was important about life in the Indies.</p>Max Rooyackers
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2024-03-152024-03-157218519610.24071/ijhs.v7i2.7398TRANSLATIONAL CONSTRUCTION OF ISLAND IDENTITY IN AMERICAN NRMS’ TEXTS: POSTSTRUCTURALIST STUDY OF MALTA NARRATIVE IN AMERICAN ENGLISH AND KIRUNDI NWTS
https://e-journal.usd.ac.id/index.php/IJHS/article/view/7900
<p>The study investigated the construction of Island Identity through translation in American New Religious Movements’ texts (NRMs). The research used the descriptive qualitative method that is based on the American studies interdisciplinary method and Kristeva’s theory of intertextuality and notions of identity, abjection, and revolt. Moreover, Kovecses’ theory of Conceptual Metaphor (CM) in American Studies and Schmidt’s CM translation typology were used. Primary data were collected from the Kirundi New World Translation (NWT), American English NWT, and New American Standard Bible (NASB). Secondary data were obtained from books and articles about American NRMs, island, and CM translation. It was found out that in the conceptualization of alterity about island identity the source text (ST) is in abjection to the mainstream NASB. Moreover, the findings proved that, despite the subversion tints of the ascetic virtues from the center of the church, the target text (TT) is a nihilation of all island identity forms. Furthermore, it was discovered that the Burundi JW Bible imitates the ST to revolt against colonial and nationalist conceptualization and ipso facto to construct an island identity that supports the church’s propensity for the postnational and global discourse of American society and culture.</p>Simon NtamwanaIda Rochani AdiGalant Nanta Adhitya
Copyright (c) 2024 Simon Ntamwana, Ida Rochani Adi, Galant Nanta Adhitya
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2024-03-192024-03-197219721410.24071/ijhs.v7i2.7900ON SATIRICAL COMMENTS: POLITICAL HUMOR OF INDONESIANS DEPICTED IN INSTAGRAM POSTS
https://e-journal.usd.ac.id/index.php/IJHS/article/view/6776
<p>This study explores the phenomenon of political humor within Indonesian society, focusing specifically on the expression of satirical comments through Instagram posts. Employing critical discourse analysis as the methodological framework, the study examines how Indonesian users utilize humor to comment on political events, figures, and ideologies in the digital realm. By analyzing a selected sample of Instagram posts, the study aims to shed light on the linguistic and discursive strategies employed by users to construct satirical commentary and investigate the underlying socio-political implications of such discourse. The study findings highlight the significance of satirical comments in shaping public opinion and fostering political dialogue within Indonesian society. It uncovers Instagram users' diverse strategies to express their discontent, promote alternative perspectives, and foster critical thinking through humor. The study identifies recurring themes, targets, and stylistic patterns in satirical comments, offering valuable insights into contemporary Indonesia's political discourse and collective sentiment. This study contributes to the existing literature on critical discourse analysis. It provides an in-depth analysis of the unique ways Indonesians engage in political satire through Instagram, elucidating the intricate relationship between language, humor, and political critique.</p>Danang Satria Nugraha
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2024-03-252024-03-257221522910.24071/ijhs.v7i2.6776YOUNG PEOPLE AND FASCISM PROPAGANDA IN IRAN: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ANTHEM ‘HAIL COMMANDER’
https://e-journal.usd.ac.id/index.php/IJHS/article/view/7283
<p>Since its inception in 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) has enormously capitalized on exploiting youths, from the recruitment of child soldiers during the Iran-Iraq war to deployments of underage boys and girls for political socialization. Political socialization, in this sense, has involved reinforcing Shia/Revolutionary ideologies through mobilizing young people for various cultural activities and propaganda campaigns. As part of these efforts, and in line with IRI’s mounting domestic and international struggles, since March 2022, the government has heavily invested in propagating ‘Hail Commander’, an anthem produced and broadcast by the state-run media. Exclusively performed by 7-14 years old children in uniforms, the content of this anthem (lyrics and visual features) bears a close resemblance to the lyrics of <em>Giovinezza </em>(Juvenility) of fascist Italy (1924-1943) and the political ideals promoted by <em>Hitlerjugend </em>(Hitler Youth) in Nazi Germany (1926-1945). By drawing on theories of fascism, propaganda, and political socialization, and using comparative critical analysis, this study reveals the underlying propagandist messages in Hail Commander and its relations to the fascist/Nazi praxis and ideologies. It is further argued that the creation of Hail Commander should be seen as the revival of the child soldier phenomenon, albeit in the form of media representation.</p>Alireza Azeri Matin
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2024-03-262024-03-267223024810.24071/ijhs.v7i2.7283FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION SEEN THROUGH LYRICS IN RICH BRIAN AND NIKI’S SONGS
https://e-journal.usd.ac.id/index.php/IJHS/article/view/6759
<p>Music is not only used as a tool to entertain people but also could be used as a medium to express the ideas of the songwriter or the singer. They could deliver the arguments that they are trying to tell not only to their fans but also to the other people. In this research, the writer wants to see the ideas that Rich Brian and NIKI are trying to express through their songs. The writer uses semiotics to get the data from Rich Brian and NIKI’s songs, especially the lyrics. In this research, the writer finds that Rich Brian and NIKI are expressing their arguments about issues that are still happening now. They are delivering their opinion through their lyrics to remind people. However, the writer also sees that through the lyrics, Rich Brian and NIKI are also trying to show their support for the issues that still happen.</p>Diana Puspitarini
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2024-03-272024-03-277224925810.24071/ijhs.v7i2.6759WHEN IN STELLIS: AN AUTO-ARCHAEOLOGY OF A DIGITAL ARTIFACT COLLECTION FROM TEARS OF THEMIS
https://e-journal.usd.ac.id/index.php/IJHS/article/view/5446
<p>Primarily, this research aimed to appraise and discover how a 21st-century Filipino object owner collocates meaning with digital artifacts and identify what cultural underpinnings influence the affinity with these things. Two novel ideas in contemporary archaeology were utilized in this study: (1) auto-archaeology, a method of employing archaeological analysis on one's objects, and; (2) archaeogaming, which treats digitally constructed objects as artifacts (Reindhard, 2018). Using these postmodern perspectives, I conducted an auto-archaeology of my collection of digital artifacts from the game <em>Tears of Themis</em> (COGNOSPHERE, 2020) and aimed to unearth a retelling of my recent past as a posthuman Filipino. Informed largely by Ellersdorfer's (2021) autoethnographic archaeology and Woods' (2022) gacha game discourse, my case study involved extracting memories from select pieces from my collection of digital artifacts. Findings reveal that not only can these objects reconstruct their distinct semiotic context through the game design, story of acquisition, and in-game usage but also deconstruct off-game contexts that are personally attached by an individual owner to its immateriality through perception and affective embedding. In so doing, the digital artifacts amplify the different voices inscribed within each artifact in its decontextualized form as a unit in a rhizomatic network of digital objects.</p>Kevin Michael De Guzman
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2024-03-282024-03-287225927810.24071/ijhs.v7i2.5446EXPLORING THE ROLE OF MUTED GROUP THEORY IN UNDERSTANDING WOMEN'S EXPERIENCES: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
https://e-journal.usd.ac.id/index.php/IJHS/article/view/7305
<p>Muted Group Theory describes women as being viewed as a “muted” group because of male dominance. This paper aims to provide an overview of the gaps faced by women, to find out the application of the Muted Group Theory, and to identify the application of the basic concepts of the Muted Group Theory related to the experiences of women in their environment. This study uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. This research systematically identifies and evaluates women's experiences in several previous studies. However, along with the development of time and technology, communication not only focuses on direct interaction (face-to-face) but can also be carried out on other platforms such as social media or other online media. This can broaden women’s opportunities to express and share their opinions.</p>Marsaa Salsabila SyawalAfifah DwiandiniDivya Hangesty KhaerunnisaIrwansyah Irwansyah
Copyright (c) 2024 Marsaa Salsabila Syawal, Afifah Dwiandini, Divya Hangesty Khaerunnisa, Irwansyah Irwansyah
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2024-03-282024-03-287227929410.24071/ijhs.v7i2.7305CARTOONS AND THE AUTOCRATIC CREEDS OF THE CULTURE INDUSTRY: VIOLENT AFFECTS AND EFFECTS IN CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
https://e-journal.usd.ac.id/index.php/IJHS/article/view/7897
<p>This paper asserts that operations and patterns of violence are present in Hanna-Barbera’s Tom and Jerry, Butch Hartman’s The Fairly Oddparents, Thomas Edward Warburton’s Codename: Kids Next Door, and John Kricfalusi’s Ren and Stimpy. Cartoons are meant to be enjoyed by children. However, the incorporation of violence in cartoons can leave imprints in the impressionable minds of the children. With the media and reception of the children's audience in the foreground, the notion of false happiness can be deduced as the comedic and entertaining modes of representation in the cartoons do not just make the audience laugh but can also possibly penetrate their attitudes and behaviors. The cartoons and their violent features can be a springboard to engage media effects which can include aggression, agenda-building, and cultivation. As a framework, the discourses on violence and false happiness are supported by the critical claims of Adorno and Horkheimer on the culture industry and offshoots of immersing oneself in television. The analysis of the cartoons presented a typology of violence affirming that organized entertainment becomes synonymous with the displays of organized violence. These include blatant and forceful physical violence, subtle familial violence, violence of structural differences and tensions, and the aestheticization of violence.</p>Jan Raen Carlo Mijaro LedesmaAldrin Enciso Manalastas
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2024-03-282024-03-287229531210.24071/ijhs.v7i2.7897AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROCESS OF TRANSLATING RECOUNT TEXTS BY USING GOOGLE TRANSLATION MACHINE
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<p>The research aims to find out the process of translating recount texts by using Google Translation Machine. This study integrated a qualitative phenomenological approach of a group of 18 tenth-grade students at MA Miftahul Jannah, Palangka Raya. Online questionnaires via Google Forms and unstructured follow-up interviews were employed. The 15-question questionnaire, featuring both open-ended and closed-ended formats, explored aspects ranging from general usage of resources, such as Google Translation Machine, to specific processes in translating recount texts. The result of this research showed the students' process in translation began with comprehensively reading the text to gain full understanding. Following this initial step, they mentally process their translation before writing it down. In the translating phase, Google Translate was an essential tool. Some students used it directly, while others employed it as a guide for their translations. The focus here was on the accurate selection of words, phrases, and sentences. Once the translation was complete, the majority of the students cross-checked their work against the original text to maintain fidelity. However, a small number skipped this critical revision step. This highlighted the necessity of reinforcing the importance of evaluation and revision stages in the translation process.</p>Ikrimah IkrimahSalamah H. K.Suaibatul AslamiyahAkhmad Fauzan
Copyright (c) 2024 Ikrimah Ikrimah, Salamah H.K, Suaibatul Aslamiyah, Akhmad Fauzan
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2024-03-282024-03-287231332610.24071/ijhs.v7i2.7924ECO-CDA AND COUNTER-DISCOURSE: FROM EXOTIC LUXURY TO ANIMAL EXPLOITATION IN LUWAK COFFEE
https://e-journal.usd.ac.id/index.php/IJHS/article/view/6592
<p class="Body">Luwak Coffee, an exotic beverage produced through the unique involvement of the Asian palm civet, has garnered attention and controversy. The study emphasizes the importance of amplifying marginalized voices and advocating for animal liberation and ecological perspectives through counter-discourse. Specifically, the research aims to analyze the counter-discourse arising from a webpage that describes a tourist's visit to a coffee luwak plantation. This article employs Eco-CDA, a framework grounded in Critical Discourse Analysis and ecolinguistics, to critically analyze the discourse surrounding luwak coffee production. Through discourse and semantic analysis, the study exposes the failure of the prevailing discourse to address ethical concerns and promote sustainable practices. In conclusion, this research aims to contribute to the transformation of societal norms by advocating for the recognition of animal rights. It calls for a comprehensive reevaluation of coffee production practices, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations in animal treatment<strong>.</strong></p>Ingrid Andrea Gavilan Tatin
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2024-03-282024-03-287232734010.24071/ijhs.v7i2.6592