Connotative meanings as Muslim Identity in Zohran Mamdani speeches

Satriawati, Sabrina and Ruminda, Ruminda and Abqoriyyah, Fourus Huznatul (2026) Connotative meanings as Muslim Identity in Zohran Mamdani speeches. JLL : Journal of Language and Literature, 14 (1). pp. 1-21. ISSN 1410-8062

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Abstract

INDONESIA : Penelitian ini mengkaji makna konotatif dalam pidato Zohran Mamdani serta kaitannya dengan identitas Muslim. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh masih terbatasnya kajian mengenai peran makna konotatif dalam wacana politik, khususnya dalam merepresentasikan identitas kelompok minoritas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi makna konotatif positif dan negatif serta menjelaskan hubungannya dengan ekspresi identitas Muslim. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan menganalisis 13 item leksikal yang diambil dari dua pidato Mamdani dalam konteks politik yang berbeda. Analisis dilakukan menggunakan teori makna konotatif dari Leech (1981) serta konsep bahasa dan identitas dari Joseph (2004). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 6 data memiliki konotasi positif yang mencerminkan afirmasi identitas, martabat, rasa memiliki, visibilitas, dan solidaritas, sedangkan 7 data memiliki konotasi negatif yang berkaitan dengan marginalisasi, stigma, prasangka, dan tekanan sosial. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa makna konotatif berperan penting dalam mengekspresikan dan membentuk identitas dalam konteks sosial yang lebih luas. INGGRIS : This study investigates connotative meaning in Zohran Mamdani’s speeches and its relation to Muslim identity. It addresses the limited discussion of how connotative meaning functions in political discourse, particularly in relation to minority identity. This study aims to identify positive and negative connotative meanings and explain how they relate to the expression of Muslim identity. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the study analyzes 13 lexical items selected from two speeches delivered in different political contexts. The analysis is based on Leech’s (1981) theory of connotative meaning and Joseph’s (2004) view of language and identity. The findings show that 6 lexical items carry positive connotations, reflecting affirmation, dignity, belonging, visibility, and solidarity, while 7 lexical items carry negative connotations, indicating marginalization, stigma, prejudice, and social pressure. The study finds that connotative meaning is closely related to identity because it shows how Muslim identity is expressed, experienced, and understood through lexical choices. Overall, the study suggests that speech is not only used to deliver messages, but also to shape identity within a broader social context.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: connotative meaning; identity construction; lexical semantics; muslim identity; political speech
Subjects: Islam > Muslim
Political Process > Political Campaigns
Language
Philosopy and Theory > Semantics
Divisions: Fakultas Adab dan Humaniora > Program Studi Sastra Inggris
Depositing User: sabrina satriawati
Date Deposited: 24 Aug 2026 03:11
Last Modified: 24 Aug 2026 03:11
URI: https://digilib.uinsgd.ac.id/id/eprint/139234

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