diskursi

Diskursi refers to a fundamental concept in linguistics and social sciences, broadly denoting language in use or communication. It extends beyond the mere structure of sentences to encompass the social, cultural, and political contexts in which language operates. Essentially, diskursi is about how meaning is created and exchanged through discourse, the interactions between speakers and listeners, writers and readers.

Key aspects of diskursi include understanding how social identities are constructed and performed through language, how power relations are maintained or challenged, and how ideologies are embedded and disseminated within communication. Different fields, such as discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and critical discourse studies, explore diskursi from various perspectives, examining spoken conversations, written texts, and even non-verbal communication as forms of discourse. The study of diskursi helps to reveal underlying assumptions, biases, and social dynamics that shape our understanding of the world and our interactions within it. It highlights that language is not simply a neutral tool but an active force in shaping social reality.