Research Article
Environmental Issues and Politics in Indonesian and American Song Lyrics
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.14-8-2021.2317650, author={Tri Arie Bowo and Anindya Putri Pradipta and Widyarini Susilo Putri}, title={Environmental Issues and Politics in Indonesian and American Song Lyrics}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 10th UNNES Virtual International Conference on English Language Teaching, Literature, and Translation, ELTLT 2021, 14-15 August 2021, Semarang, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ELTLT}, year={2022}, month={6}, keywords={environmental issues politics song lyrics}, doi={10.4108/eai.14-8-2021.2317650} }- Tri Arie Bowo
Anindya Putri Pradipta
Widyarini Susilo Putri
Year: 2022
Environmental Issues and Politics in Indonesian and American Song Lyrics
ELTLT
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.14-8-2021.2317650
Abstract
This study aims to seek the similarity and differences in Indonesian and American song lyrics which contain environmental issues. The specific objective of this research is to determine the political backgrounds which separate these particular songs. The novelty of this research is the discussion of politics in Indonesia and America which influence song lyrics of environmental issues. The concept of Comparative Literature and Ecoliterature were employed in this study. A descriptive qualitative approach was used to answer the problem of the study. The research showed that both Indonesian and American song lyrics have interests in environmental issues, especially in comparing past conditions and present conditions of the environment. The research also reveals the differences in politics since American song lyrics normally blame humankind, whereas Indonesian songs blame the political elite as the cause of earth destruction. Further research can be carried out related to the literature, environmental issues, and politics.
