Puta uma análise semântica da linguagem machista na música“todxs putxs”, da cantora Ekena

Abstract

The present work aims to explore, through Semantic Analysis, the semantic evolution of the word puta, as well as its various uses. We understand that in the field of language studies, grasping how certain linguistic usages normalized in society are both signified and signify is fundamental. This study, therefore, investigates the use of the word puta, a term frequently applied to the feminine gender with pejorative and sexist connotations. The inquiry into what it means to be called puta in today’s society motivated the research, which seeks to address questions surrounding the origins and implications of this linguistic usage. Anchored in semantic research, the study delves into the complexity of the word puta through a critical and reflective analysis, based on the song “Todxs Putxs” by singer Ekena. This research aims to analyze sexist discourse and reflect on the multiple semantic facets of the term, which vary depending on context. The theoretical support for this study includes Cançado (2008), Santos, Pires, and Santos (2020), Basso and Souza (2020), among others, who engage in studies surrounding this topic. The semantic analysis of the word puta considers its various cultural and social connotations over time and its social impact. The analysis acknowledges that the word can be offensive and pejorative, especially toward women, but it can also carry affectionate meanings in certain contexts. This critical approach seeks to encourage reflection on the power of language in shaping social values and identities and to promote a conscious and respectful use of language concerning women. The methodology includes a bibliographic exploration of academic literature, gender studies, and dictionaries, using methods from semantics to examine shifts in meaning over time. This work makes a significant contribution to understanding the word puta in its semantic complexity and its cultural and social impact. From the analyses conducted, we understand that language is not merely a means of communication; it is also a tool of power that can reinforce or challenge ingrained social norms and prejudices. By examining how pejorative words are used to control and judge behaviors, especially those of women, the study clearly highlights the negative impact this usage can have. Terms like puta are often employed to describe women who do not conform to patriarchal expectations of behavior.