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In contemporary sociolinguistics, the study of language use and gender, focusing on lexical choices, phrases, and discourse, continues to gather attentions from language researchers globally. Nevertheless, most research on language and gender habitually highlights injustice and negative connotations towards women. Understanding the issue of sexism in language and its effects is crucial in challenging societal norms, promoting gender equality and equity, and creating an inclusive linguistic space within society. Using linguistic sexism to comprehend the role and position of women in Malay society, this study utilizes Peribahasa Melayu (Malay proverbs) and Parambahan Brunei (Brunei Malay proverbs) as cultural capitals of the Malays in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. This study employs quantitative textual analysis alongside descriptive qualitative methods to examine the justification of sexist elements in Peribahasa Melayu and Parambahan Brunei. Our analysis found that the elements of sexism in Malay expressions are manifested through three main themes: the women’s roles as mothers and companions, social interactions between women and men, and superficial characteristics and habitus of Malay women Although previous studies have emphasized the elements of sexism in the stereotypical role and portrayal of women in Malay proverbs, our study further found that linguistic markers can reveal sexism through the comparative roles and interactions between women with men. This study also discusses some important pedagogical and research implications for teachers and future researchers. This study further proposes an analytical model for understanding sexism in language that can be used to understand the correlation of language and gender elements in figurative pieces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
