Language Impoliteness in Memes Contesting the 2024 Presidential Election in Indonesia

Authors

  • Miftahulkhairah Anwar Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Fachrur Razi Amir Universitas Djuanda Bogor, Indonesia
  • Siti Aminataz Zuhriyah Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Rahayu Purbasari Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Helvy Tiana Rosa Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33394/jollt.v12i4.12801

Keywords:

Memes analysis, Language impoliteness, Social media, Presidential election,

Abstract

In the context of the 2024 presidential election campaign, the proliferation of memes as a medium of public and supporter expression has become increasingly prominent. Memes serve as a vehicle for political commentary, often reflecting public sentiment and opinion. However, a significant concern arises from the pervasive use of linguistic impoliteness within these memes. This study aims to examine the phenomenon of linguistic impoliteness in memes related to the 2024 presidential election. Employing a descriptive qualitative research method, data were collected from a variety of meme images sourced from the internet. The analysis reveals that linguistic impoliteness in these memes manifests in several forms, including bald on-record impoliteness, positive impoliteness, negative impoliteness, sarcasm, and the withholding of politeness. These forms of impoliteness not only reflect the aggressive nature of political discourse but also have the potential to incite conflict among different political factions. The findings suggest a need for more responsible meme usage, particularly in politically charged contexts, to foster a healthier and more constructive political dialogue. The study concludes that while memes are a powerful tool for political expression, their potential to exacerbate tensions should not be overlooked. Implications for future research include exploring strategies for mitigating the negative impact of impoliteness in online political communication.

Author Biographies

Miftahulkhairah Anwar, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia

Indonesian Language Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia

Fachrur Razi Amir, Universitas Djuanda Bogor

Arabic Language Education, Universitas Djuanda Bogor, Indonesia

Siti Aminataz Zuhriyah, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Indonesian Language Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia

Rahayu Purbasari, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

English Literature, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia

Helvy Tiana Rosa, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Indoensian Literature, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia

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Anwar, M., Amir, F. R., Zuhriyah, S. A., Purbasari, R., & Rosa, H. T. (2024). Language Impoliteness in Memes Contesting the 2024 Presidential Election in Indonesia. Journal of Languages and Language Teaching, 12(4), 1899–1912. https://doi.org/10.33394/jollt.v12i4.12801

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