Salim, Siti Amira Anjani (2024) Racialized Sexuality: An Analysis of Postcolonial Thinking in Sexualizing Dutch Colonization. Undergraduate thesis, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik Universitas Diponegoro.

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Abstract

This research focuses on how the discourse of Sexualizing Colonization of Dutch Colonization
reinforces or challenge gender norms, and how the narrative reflect and perpetuate broader
ideological constructs using the Rhetorical Criticism method with the feminist approach. By
identifying the rhetorical element (alas the disruptive strategy) from the artefact, albeit being the
TikTok by; @coolestkev, @bulephobic, @litteralyjustjay02.
In examining @coolestkev's disruptive strategy, this study reveals his approach of sexualizing
colonization stems from a critique of his hatred for his ancestry and his homosexuality. Feminist
rhetorical criticism is applied to scrutinize the content for gender-related nuances, exploring how
gender roles, stereotypes, and power dynamics are constructed and represented in these narratives.
This lens provides insight into how such content may reinforce or challenge traditional gender
norms, contributing to broader ideological constructs.
Postcolonial analysis deconstructs the narratives surrounding Dutch colonization on TikTok, to
reveal how @coolestkev's videos reflect or challenge postcolonial power structures. This approach
sheds light on the complexities of historical representation and the social power relationships that
sustain colonialism. The data analysis involves a systematic examination of linguistic nuances,
visual symbols, and rhetorical strategies embedded in @coolestkev, @bulephobic, and
@litteralyjustjay02 TikTok videos. This analysis seeks to unveil how these elements contribute to
the overarching rhetorical construction of historical narratives, particularly the sexualization of
Dutch colonization.
The findings reveal that while @coolestkev's approach reinforces traditional gender norms and
romanticizes the colonial past because of his Inlander mentality, subsequent response videos from
the other creators offer powerful counter-narratives. These response videos challenge colonial
narratives through nationalism and collectivism, reclaiming control over the portrayal of
Indonesian history and rejecting the sexualization of the colonizer. Nationalism serves as a form
of resistance by emphasizing the nation's sovereignty and historical agency, while collectivism
prioritizes the community's well-being and resists the sexualization of their history. However,
these responses also highlight limitations in addressing the complexities of identity within the
colonized society, such as Kevin's internalized heterosexism and societal pressures around
masculinity.
Keywords: Racialized Sexuality, Postcolonialism, Dutch colonization

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