This research aims to find out the characterization of the main female

character and how the character represents female masculinity in the film Shang-
Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Researcher analyzed the film through the

scoop of Chinese culture, with the help of female masculinity theory by Judith
Halberstam and Character and Characterization by M. Boggs and Petrie. To find the
research findings, the researcher used a qualitative method with descriptive
analysis. The Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings films dialogue text and
picture scene footage were used as the data. In the characterization analysis, it was
found that Xialing has the characteristics of being independent, strong, calm,
forgiving, caring and ambitious. The value of masculinity in Xialing is influenced
by Chinese culture, she is characterized by the elements of power, courage, heroism,
and leadership. In line with Judith Halberstam's theory of female masculinity
(1998), which says that female masculinity refers to a woman's body that displays
masculine performatives which can be seen from the way she behaves and her
physical appearance.

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