Political Representation of Disability in Eternals Movie: Between Providing Space or Reinforcing Subjugation

Authors

  • Nabila Ikrima Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30863/palakka.v4i2.5516

Keywords:

Political Representation, Disability, Eternals.

Abstract

This research aims to reveal the meaning behind the representation of disability in the film Eternals using Stuart Hall's representation theory approach and Roland Barthes' semiotic method. Eternals first presented the figure of Makkari who is also a nuisance in the real world. The research results show that the representation of Makkari as a person with a disability is still shown as a marginal, incompetent figure, and only a supporting character in the film.

Author Biography

Nabila Ikrima, Yogyakarta State University

Nabila Ikrima is a woman born in 1996 who is currently pursuing doctoral studies in the cultural and media studies program at Gadjah Mada University.  She is also a new lecturer at the Yogyakarta State University communication science study program.  Nabila Ikrima became interested in media studies about difable people while studying for a master's degree in communication science at Gadjah Mada University by writing a thesis on the representation of difable people in films using semiotic analysis.  Her research interests are in cultural and media studies, semiotic analysis and discourse analysis.  Even though Nabila Ikrima already has an interest in studies, She still feel that she lacks of insight about her interset and must study more discipline to improve her capabilities.   

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Published

2023-12-29

How to Cite

Ikrima, N. (2023). Political Representation of Disability in Eternals Movie: Between Providing Space or Reinforcing Subjugation. Palakka : Media and Islamic Communication, 4(2), 100–115. https://doi.org/10.30863/palakka.v4i2.5516

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): Media and Islamic Communication

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