18 irregularities the others because it cannot maintain the attitude of the label
given Martine, 2008.
Labeling theory stresses the idea that deviance is a relative term. Under this perspective, people become deviant not because of the act
itself, but how people react to that act. As part of this theory, there are two
types of deviance. Primary deviance refers to episodes of deviant behavior that many people participate in. Secondary deviance is when
someone makes something out of that deviant behavior, which creates a negative social label that changes a persons self-concept and social
identity. People call this negative label a stigma.
4. Language and Gender Theory
Eckert and Mc.Gonell-Ginet 2003, p: 13, gender is the process of categorizing characteristics based on social interpretation of biological
similarities and differences. This categorization is the social decision Fausto Sterling, 1998 to label one is a woman and the other one is a
man. The labeling then focuses on what society expects somebody to perform Butler, 1990 based on their sex. Gender is defined broader as the
social constructions of the characteristics, responsibilities, and roles for women and men, boys, and girls World Health Organization [WHO],
2012. Language is one of the systems of communication in speech and
writing used by people in a particular country or area. Language is PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
19 people’s identity that differentiates one with other. The language style
used by someone can show which social group someone belongs to. There are many sociolinguists have made some research about the influence of
gender and language in society, such as; Lakoff 1975, Spender 1980, Coates 1998, and Cameron 2003. Wood 1997 also explains that the
research about gender and communication have been done by many researchers for decades. The research that is done by Jhonson 1997
shows that men and women actually have different assumptions in communication. He states that both men and women live in two different
worlds that became great evidence why both of them have the different form of communication in the society.
The differences between men and women are also found in the form of discrimination in society. Women are always expected to talk like
a lady. Women need to talk politely, gracefully, and courteously. If they do not do that, they will be considered as unfeminine-women. However,
when women talk gracefully and courteously they will also be judged as a weak person. On the contrary, it is normal for men to angry and acts
aggressively. Besides, men have never been criticized when they talk rudely. People in the
society accept it as a common thing and it is men’s nature act like that.
Even in the politics, the difference in the way men and women talking do not bring any benefit for women in the politics life. Women
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20 Larner 2009, p.5 states that it can be seen that although women work in
politics field, they are still considered to be unimportant just because of the way they use language.
5. The Explanation of the Subject; The Iron Lady Movie
The Iron Lady movie is a biographical movie. This movie tells the life of a woman named is Margaret Thatcher who fought very hard to
reach her position in parliament. In order to achieve her goals, Margaret got various challenges and obstacles, one of which is gender
discrimination. In the very beginning, the struggle of Margaret Thatcher was not
well received by the public of her Country. People’s rejections occur because, at that time, people still think that women’s duty in the ‘kitchen.’
However, Margaret Thatcher is a strong woman, due to all her hard work and struggle; she finally managed to sit on the benches of parliament.
After she becomes a prime minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher still must confront all forms of reaction emanated both from society and other
Member of Parliament against all her wisdom and political decisions. This is a very inspiring movie. In addition, this movie can also be a
lesson to continue to fight and work hard for the sake of the country. By watching this movie, someone’s nationality is considering increasingly
and triggers to provide the best for the nation and homeland. In addition, PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
