KONSTRUKSI MAKNA SELENDANG SEBAGAI SENJATA DALAM FILM PAHLAWAN SUPER WANITA ‘SRI ASIH’ (2022)

Abstract

This paper is aimed to observe the presence of scarf employed by woman superhero
in the movie entitled ‘Sri Asih’ (2022). Up to this day, the function of scarf as a part
of costume, either for dancing or other performances, is commonly used for
property. It was a few numbers of studies observing the meaning attached to scarf
when it is worn by the performer, or in other context. Meanwhile, the story of Sri
Asih in its movie can construct new meaning related to the presence of the scarf.
This research is using qualitative and descriptive way. By employing the theory of
Reading Images by Theo van Leeuwen and Gunther Kress, this paper tries to
explore how the presence of scarf can construct a new meaning beyond such a
property of costume. Even more, the way of making meaning of its power to the Sri
Asih’s scarf also prove that representation of scarf for women is closely related in
Nusantara’s culture context. A number of women’s role often need scarf as their
‘weapon’ to walk on their job.
Keywords: Sri Asih Movie, Analysis of Shawl, Costume, Semiotics, Reading Images