Sexually assertive content in English, Urdu, and Punjabi songs from 1970 till 2019

Husain, Waqar; Rahim, Laraib; Ijaz, Farrukh

doi:10.1080/08893675.2022.2113278

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“…The symbolic meaning of the lyrics of this song shows that generally, when having sex, women and men will move like they are swaying back and forth like someone is collecting chilli sauce, even to the point of circling (Husain, 2022). In addition, the "back" in the lyrics of this song has the meaning of orgasm.…”

Section: Metaphor and On The Song Lyrics "Becekin Adekmentioning

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Metaphors and masculine language as breaking female stereotypes in dangdut songs lyrics with vulgar content

Kusumaningsih,

Shalaika,

Nugrahani

et al. 2024

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Masculine refers to a specific construction of masculinity that is targeted towards men. Men do not inherently possess masculine traits; instead, masculinity is moulded by cultural influences. The association of masculinity with gender stereotypes in Indonesia arises from a subjective misunderstanding of the qualities of a particular group. Song lyrics containing explicit content, particularly those portraying women in derogatory or overly sexualised ways, might contribute to the establishment and perpetuation of detrimental gender stereotypes. The objective of this study is to examine the manifestation of masculinity in the explicit lyrics of dangdut songs and explore their potential to challenge gender stereotypes associated with women. This study uses a content analysis methodology to deconstruct the symbolic significance of masculine language in music lyrics. Data is collected with songs picked based on three factors (kind of music, song words, and song aspect). The music included are dangdut songs, specifically the three most widely circulated songs in 2023. The selected song lyrics consist of words, phrases, and sentences employed in a vulgar manner. The utilised aspects pertain to masculine attributes, gender-based archetypes, explicit content in song lyrics, and metaphoric expressions. Data analysis procedures carried out using qualitative data analysis approaches might include flexibility. Dangdut employs explicit content as a means of challenging gender norms using a qualitative descriptive method. The research findings indicate that the filthy dangdut songs titled "Ngidam Pentol," "Becekin Adek Bang," and "Jagung Rebus" exhibit different expressions of feminine masculinity. These expressions can be observed through the symbolic significance of the song lyrics, specifically in the form of sulking due to unfulfilled ambitions. Women engage in sexual activity with males, therefore challenging the idea that women are meek, courteous, and well-behaved.

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Section: Metaphor and On The Song Lyrics "Becekin Adekmentioning

confidence: 99%

Metaphors and masculine language as breaking female stereotypes in dangdut songs lyrics with vulgar content

Kusumaningsih,

Shalaika,

Nugrahani

et al. 2024

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The Actual and the Desired Verbal and Non-Verbal Sexually Assertive Communication between Married Couples from a Collectivistic Muslim Culture

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Explicit and frequent verbal and non-verbal sexual communication is essential for marital satisfaction. Most of the studies on sexual communication relate to the Western cultures. The current study investigated the gaps between the actual and the desired sexually assertive verbal and non-verbal communication between husbands and wives belonging to a collectivistic Muslim culture. The study involved 207 married couples from Pakistan. A newly developed questionnaire along with ‘the longing for interpersonal touch picture questionnaire’ was used to gather data. The study revealed significant differences between the actual and the desired levels of sexually assertive communication among couples. It was found that husbands and wives were not sexually as vocal and expressive as they desired to be. Husbands, furthermore, significantly craved for hugging and stroking from their wives. The significant gap between the actual and the desired levels of sexually assertive communication was regarded as a product of certain psychosocial factors such as shame, gender, morality, modesty, culture, and female objectification.

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Sexually assertive content in English, Urdu, and Punjabi songs from 1970 till 2019

Cited by 2 publications

References 63 publications

Metaphors and masculine language as breaking female stereotypes in dangdut songs lyrics with vulgar content

Metaphors and masculine language as breaking female stereotypes in dangdut songs lyrics with vulgar content

The Actual and the Desired Verbal and Non-Verbal Sexually Assertive Communication between Married Couples from a Collectivistic Muslim Culture

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