THE DISCOURSE OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN THE LYRICS OF ALICIA KEYS’S “GIRL ON FIRE”: AN IDEATIONAL METAFUNCTION ANALYSIS

Sari, Meliani Devita (2025) THE DISCOURSE OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN THE LYRICS OF ALICIA KEYS’S “GIRL ON FIRE”: AN IDEATIONAL METAFUNCTION ANALYSIS. S1 thesis, Universitas PGRI Madiun.

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Abstract

This study explores the representation of women’s empowerment in Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire” through Halliday’s (2004) Systemic Functional Linguistics, focusing on the experiential metafunction and transitivity system. Supported by Kabeer’s (1999) empowerment framework, the analysis identifies process types material, mental, relational, behavioral, verbal, and existential and connects them to empowerment dimensions: resources, agency, and achievement. Material processes dominate, portraying the protagonist as an active agent who transforms her world, reflecting agency. Mental processes show her awareness and confidence, while relational ones redefine her empowered identity. Behavioral and verbal processes illustrate recognition from others. Notably, existential processes are absent, emphasizing that she is not merely existing but actively shaping her life. The song conveys empowerment through its linguistic choices and metaphorical expressions, highlighting the power of popular music to promote gender equality.

Item Type:	Thesis/Skripsi/Tugas Akhir (S1)
Kata Kunci:	SFL; Transitivity; Halliday; Kabeer
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General)
Divisions:	Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User:	SARI DEVITA MELIANI
Date Deposited:	21 Aug 2025 06:41
Last Modified:	21 Aug 2025 06:41
URI:	http://eprint.unipma.ac.id/id/eprint/4266

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