J-REaLL
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL)

The portrayal of gender difference toward swear word: an investigation of words and expressions used by Indonesian students

Siti Aisyah (STKIP PGRI Bangkalan)
Chairuddin Chairuddin (STKIP PGRI Bangkalan)
Tera Athena (STKIP PGRI Bangkalan)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Jul 2020

Abstract

The society in using language is susceptible to any type of word including the expression of swear word. This research aims to determine of the types in swear word use based on the gender of its use in communication. Descriptive qualitative is used as a research approach and its application uses phenomenology methods. The data are from male and female students by matching them to Wardhaugh's and Jay's list of swear word. Students of elefth social three are selected for this research. Analysis of the results of gender-based reviews shows that men are stronger in the use of swear word forms. In contrast to women who are more aggressive and talk much only in their groups. Sex, death, excretion, bodily functions, religious matters, politics, mother-in-law, animals, nicknames are more widely used by men. For the types of rude comments women use more. This is indicated by their words and expressions that are more feminine and long-winded. Finally, the swear word which is included in this taboo word is used sometimes not the same for men and women.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JREALL

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL) with ISSN numbers 2721-5016 (online) and 2721-5024 (printed) is an international journal that is published twice a year in the months of February and August. The aim of this journal is to promote a principled approach to research on ...