MORAL CONFLICT REPRESENTATION OF MILLENNIALS IN MEAN GIRLS (2004)

PURNAMA, AMTUL ALEEM (2026) MORAL CONFLICT REPRESENTATION OF MILLENNIALS IN MEAN GIRLS (2004). Diploma thesis, Universitas Nasional.

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Abstract

This study analyzes moral conflict in the film Mean Girls (2004)
using mimetic theory and Character Education Theory by Thomas
Lickona. The film shows how the characters face moral dilemmas in
a hierarchical high school environment influenced by peer pressure,
rivalry, and the desire for social acceptance. Through Cady Heron’s
transformation, the story illustrates how imitation of dominant
figures can lead to unethical behavior such as dishonesty and
betrayal. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with
observation and note-taking techniques to examine selected scenes
and dialogues. Mimetic theory explains how imitation influences
moral behavior, while Lickona’s theory analyzes the imbalance
between moral knowing, moral feeling, and moral action. The
findings show that the desire for social status encourages unethical
actions, but the film also presents moral improvement through
self-awareness and responsibility. This study concludes that Mean
Girls reflects moral challenges faced by Millennials in competitive
social environments.
Keywords : moral conflict, mimetic theory, character education, Thomas Lickona, Millennials, Mean Girls (2004)

Item Type:	Thesis (Diploma)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) N Fine Arts > N Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR
Divisions:	Skripsi > Fakultas Sastra > Program Studi Sastra Inggris
Depositing User:	Irna Irna Yunita
Date Deposited:	24 Apr 2026 04:43
Last Modified:	21 May 2026 03:03
URI:	https://repository.unas.ac.id/id/eprint/15255

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