Seminar proposal

1. THE REPRESENTATION OF THE QUEER ISSUE IN CICADA
THE MOVIE
By :
VERINA YUNITA SARI ABIDIN
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2. Background of the research
• Queer is an umbrella term for a variety of sexual identities. , this term is used by various
heterosexual identities and genders, such as LGBT. Queer is also used to express the
terms gender and sexuality which tend to change from time to time or for each individual
• There are some essays that discuss about this movie. So that it is inspired the researcher
to analyze this same movie with different perspective.
• This film is worthy to analyze for the following reasons: This film, which has an LGBT
theme, is pro and con in some circles of society. Interestingly, the film CICADA was
developed with the support of the TFI Tribeca Film Institute Network.
• Reasons for taking the research title, this film, which has an LGBT theme, is pro and con
in some circle of society.
INTRODUCTION

3. Objective of the Research
• This research aims to analyze and reveals that every sign in the film has
their own meaning and to know what is being represented by the signs.
Even also how the ideas of LGBT represented by the signs.
• Even also how the ideas of LGBT represented by the signs. On doing this
analysis, the researcher uses Pierce semiotic theory, the researcher
captures some pictures and identify the signs in every picture to analyze the
ideology that is being delivered by the movies.

4. Significance of the Research
This research aims to provide a clear picture and awareness to the community
about life, so that they stay on the right track based on heteronormativity.
Homosexual ideas are banned for several reasons. Homosexuality is not good
for human health, the idea is also prohibited by the constitution, and it is
rejected by most religions. However, heterosexual society must respect and not
judge and blame them as LGBT people

5. Limitation of the Research
This research will focus on the main characters who show queer qualities, using
semiotic theory which is supported by queer theory and the concept of
cinematography
Organization of the Research Report
This research is structured as an offer in understanding the issues of gender,
homosexuality, and identity, especially about homosexual men. In addition, this
research is also expected to be useful for future readers and researchers, as a
reference in understanding gender and homosexuality issues in various countries.

6. Regarding the background of the research problem, the
focus will be on Ben's experience from the beginning to
the end of the movie which allegedly shows Queer. In
detail, the problem is formulated into the following
questions:
How does the movie represent the idea of ​​Queer?
Formulation Of The Problem

7. Within the framework of Roland
Barthes, connotation is
synonymous with ideological
operations, which he calls
(myths), and functions to
express and provide truth for
the dominant values ​​prevailing
in a certain period.
Semiotic Theory by Barthesian
According to Joseph V. Mascelli A.S.C there are
things that need to be considered so that taking
cinematographic techniques has good cinematic
value. A filmmaker does not only record every
scene, but how to control and manage each scene
that is taken, such as the height of the angle, the
length of time taken, and so on.
Queer theory by Judith Butler
Queer theory questions and opposes
gender identification by presenting
arguments that not only gender
(masculine and feminine) but sex
(male/female) is a social construct.
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
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Cinematography

8. Related Research
• Identitas Homoseksual Dalam Novel Tiba Sebelum Berangkat Karya Faisal Oddang (Kajian
Teori Queer Judith Butler) by Retno Ayu Wulandari. In this article the written tried discussing
about what is queer theory doing the homosexual.
• Representasi Queer Dan Seksualitas Dalam Film Pronounce You Chuck and Larry Karya
Danis Dugan written by Siti Nur Aisyah. The article discussed about queer representation in
film Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. reveal the LGBT idea in this film.
• “Gay Life in the Perspective of Symbolic Interactionism by Bayu Irawati RM, and Nur
Hasyim. The results showed that first, gay has its own symbol both gesture and
communication in social life both in family life, life with gay couples, friendship life, life with
co-workers, and life in the neighborhood. Second, gay interprets himself as sexual”.
• The Effect of LGBT Film Exposure on Policy Preference by Grant Baldwin. This research
seeks to answer the question: does increased exposure to films containing humanized
homosexual characters affect viewer support for pro-LGBT policies? In particular, he sought
to discover whether these films had an effect on policy support among those living in
predominantly religious neighborhoods and the conservative state of Utah.

9. The research is in form
of descriptive qualitative
research
RESEARCH METODHOLOGY
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Research Methodology
Source of the Data
Data Collection Techniques
- Watch the CICADA film
- Capture the scene that contains the
signs that represent the problem.
- Divide the data/captures into several parts
according to the research objectives.
Data Analysis Method
1. Share the collected data that represents LGBT ideas in short films.
2. Categorize signs that reflect LGBT ideas and interpret them sign
using the Semiotic Theory by Charles Sanders Pierce.
3. Analyzing the results of sign interpretation using Piercean theory
with apply Queer Theory.
4. Concluding data analysis based on research questions.
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Primary data is in the
form of the film Cicada
and secondary data of
this research is in the
form of articles, internet
web, journals that have
the same topic, object or
theory as the researcher.

10. THANK YOU