Deconstructing Gender-Based Hierarchical Structures: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Matshepo Msibi’s Monologue in TEDx Talks

Authors

  • Silvani Zulia Institut Agama Islam Negeri Lhokseumawe
  • Fadhlur Rahman Institut Agama Islam Negeri Lhokseumawe

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47766/saree.v6i2.5855

Keywords:

Deconstruction, Gender, Hierarchy, Critical Discourse Analysis, Monologue

Abstract

Gender inequality is one of the recurring structural problems in various spheres of life- social, cultural, political, and economic-that not only appears in the form of violations in public spaces such as mass media, government institutions, or the workplace, but is also deeply rooted in the private sphere, especially in the family as the smallest social unit. This research aims to uncover the types of representations of gender inequality in Matshepo Msibi's TEDx Talks and analyse how Van Dijk's Critical Discourse Analysis model can be used to unpack the power structure in gender discourse shaped. In addition to deconstructing gender representations and patriarchal ideologies in monologue (in this context TEDx Talks), this paper also aims to increase understanding of how gender inequality stems from the family settings and emphasizes the importance of addressing gender bias in everyday life. The results reveal that a hierarchical representation of gender, where men are placed as dominant figures- protective, strong, and strategic-while women are reduced to domestic roles such as washing dishes and taking care of the house. The narrative of the (monologue) talk reflects the patriarchal ideology that is still strong in the culture of society. This ideology is manifested through social rules that restrict women from accessing education, physical freedom, and equal social opportunities.

Abstrak
Ketidaksetaraan gender merupakan salah satu masalah struktural yang berulang di berbagai aspek kehidupan—sosial, budaya, politik, dan ekonomi—yang tidak hanya muncul dalam bentuk “kekerasan” di ruang publik seperti media massa, lembaga pemerintah, atau tempat kerja, tetapi juga mendalam di ruang yang lebih pribadi, terutama dalam keluarga sebagai unit sosial terkecil. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap jenis-jenis representasi ketidaksetaraan gender dalam TEDx Talks Matshepo Msibi dan menganalisis bagaimana model Analisis Wacana Kritis Van Dijk dapat digunakan untuk mengurai struktur kekuasaan dalam diskursus gender yang terbentuk. Selain mendekonstruksi representasi gender dan ideologi patriarki dalam monolog (dalam konteks ini di event TEDx Talks), penelitian ini juga bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman tentang bagaimana ketidaksetaraan gender berasal dari lingkungan keluarga dan menekankan pentingnya mengatasi bias gender dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat representasi hierarkis gender, di mana pria ditempatkan sebagai figur dominan—pelindung, kuat, dan strategis—sedangkan wanita dengan “sengaja” dikurangi perannya menjadi tugas rumah tangga seperti mencuci piring dan merawat rumah. Narasi dalam pidato monolog tersebut mencerminkan ideologi patriarki yang masih kuat dalam budaya masyarakat. Ideologi ini tercermin melalui aturan sosial yang membatasi akses wanita terhadap pendidikan, kebebasan fisik, dan kesempatan sosial yang setara.

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Published

2024-12-31

How to Cite

Zulia, S., & Rahman, F. (2024). Deconstructing Gender-Based Hierarchical Structures: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Matshepo Msibi’s Monologue in TEDx Talks. Saree: Research in Gender Studies , 6(2), 119–134. https://doi.org/10.47766/saree.v6i2.5855