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THE SHIFTING OF AMERICAN MASCULINITY AS DEPICTED IN STRANGER THINGS SEASON 1 AND SEASON 3 OF STEVE HARRINGTON’S CHARACTER

WINARTO, Rahmaannissa Alifrina (2026) THE SHIFTING OF AMERICAN MASCULINITY AS DEPICTED IN STRANGER THINGS SEASON 1 AND SEASON 3 OF STEVE HARRINGTON’S CHARACTER. Undergraduate thesis, UNDIP : Fakultas Ilmu Budaya.

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Abstract

This study examines the character of Steve Harrington from Stranger Things seasons 1 and 3 to analyze how American masculinity is shifting. This research examines at the social and cultural aspects of Steve's shifting masculinity in the series. This research to understand masculine identity with a focus on adolescent life, friendship, romance, and workplace in American culture, this study uses Raewyn Connell's hegemonic masculinity theory. This study using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study analyses dialogue, situations, and character interactions from a few selected episodes from both seasons. The study's overall findings, Steve Harrington's character represents a transition from a typical hegemonic vision of masculinity to one that is more relational and mature. His transformation is an example of how masculinity is a dynamic social construct influenced by interpersonal connections, societal norms, and personal experiences rather than a static identity. In addition to typical male characteristics, Stranger Things' portrayal of American masculinity through Steve's character emphasizes emotional intelligence, empathy, and deep social ties.

Item Type: Thesis (Undergraduate)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Hegemonic Masculinity, American Masculinity, Adolescent, Film Analysis, Steve Harrington.
Subjects: Humanities
Divisions: Faculty of Humanities > Department of English Literature
Depositing User: S1 Inggris FIB
Date Deposited: 29 Jun 2026 07:25
Last Modified: 29 Jun 2026 07:25
URI: https://eprints2.undip.ac.id/id/eprint/53571

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