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Formulating the discourse of pro-work conservatism: a critical discourse analysis of Weibo posts in response to the implementation of the three-child policy.
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Feminist Media Studies . May2024, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p497-513. 17p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Although the ideology of pro-work conservatism prevails in East Asia, scholars have largely overlooked its discursive construction in media communication from a linguistic perspective. This paper examines the discursive construction of pro-work conservatism in 3,000 Weibo posts with the most "likes" in response to China's implementation of the three-child policy. Using the sociosemantic approach as an analytic framework, the paper finds that three dominant themes underpin the discourse of pro-work conservatism: women's sacrifice in the labour market, the high cost of raising children, and gender-essentialist norms. This discourse is articulated in the posts via a number of discursive strategies, including authorization, morality, and rationalisation. This paper sheds light on the influence of the one-child policy and the awakening of feminist consciousness in the new era and highlights the implications of language use in shaping gender-role ideologies to influence public perception. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CRITICAL discourse analysis
*CONSERVATISM
*LABOR market
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14680777
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Feminist Media Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177338326
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14680777.2023.2200589