VARIASI BAHASA GENDER  PADA FILM THE ARCHITECTURE OF LOVE: ANALISIS CIRI KEBAHASAAN DAN TOPIK

GENDER LANGUAGE VARIATIONS IN THE FILM THE ARCHITECTURE OF LOVE: ANALYSIS OF LINGUISTIC FEATURES AND TOPICS

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh fenomena variasi bahasa berdasarkan gender yang hadir dalam media populer, khususnya film, sebagai representasi praktik berbahasa dalam masyarakat urban. Kajian ini memanfaatkan teori sosiolinguistik, terutama konsep variasi bahasa Lakoff terkait karakteristik bahasa perempuan serta teori Wardhaugh mengenai kecenderungan topik dan gaya bahasa laki-laki. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa dokumentasi melalui penayangan berulang film The Architecture of Love. Data berupa tuturan tokoh kemudian ditranskripsi, diklasifikasikan, dan dianalisis berdasarkan kategori gaya bahasa gender dan topik pembicaraan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perempuan lebih banyak menggunakan bentuk kebahasaan seperti lexical hedges, tag question, intensifier, dan penghindaran kata kasar, sedangkan laki-laki cenderung menggunakan bahasa yang lebih langsung, tegas, dan dominan. Dari aspek topik, perempuan lebih sering membicarakan isu personal, emosi, dan relasi sosial, sementara laki-laki membahas pekerjaan, fakta objektif, dan situasi yang menuntut rasionalitas. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa variasi bahasa gender dalam film mencerminkan konstruksi identitas sosial para tokoh dan selaras dengan teori-teori sosiolinguistik. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa film mampu menjadi medium representatif untuk mengamati dinamika bahasa berdasarkan gender dalam konteks masyarakat modern.

Kata  kunci: variasi bahasa, gender, sosiolinguistik, film, Lakoff, Wardhaugh

This study is motivated by the phenomenon of gender-based language variation in popular media, particularly films, as a representation of language practices in urban communities. This study utilizes sociolinguistic theory, particularly Lakoff's concept of language variation related to the characteristics of women's language and Wardhaugh's theory regarding the tendency of men's topics and language styles. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques in the form of documentation through repeated screenings of the film The Architecture of Love. The data in the form of the characters' speech was then transcribed, classified, and analyzed based on the categories of gender language style and topic of conversation. The results show that women use more linguistic forms such as lexical hedges, tag questions, intensifiers, and avoidance of harsh words, while men tend to use language that is more direct, assertive, and dominant. In terms of topics, women more often discuss personal issues, emotions, and social relationships, while men discuss work, objective facts, and situations that require rationality. These findings confirm that gender language variation in films reflects the social identity construction of the characters and is consistent with sociolinguistic theories. This study concludes that films can be a representative medium for observing gender-based language dynamics in the context of modern society.

Key Words: language variation, gender, sociolinguistics, film, Lakoff, Wardhaugh