Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): March 2026
Articles

Ecological discourse in animal slaughter: An eco-CDA of Tomohon Extreme Market

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  • Khairuna Nur Azuraa Putri,
  • Radiva Verve Waloyo,
  • Ghanesya Hari Murti
Khairuna Nur Azuraa Putri
Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Jember, Indonesia
Radiva Verve Waloyo
Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Jember, Indonesia
Ghanesya Hari Murti
Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Jember, Indonesia

Published 07-05-2026

Keywords

  • animal slaughter,
  • eco-CDA,
  • ecolinguistics,
  • HSI,
  • Tomohon Extreme Market

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Putri, K. N. A. ., Verve Waloyo, R., & Murti, G. H. (2026). Ecological discourse in animal slaughter: An eco-CDA of Tomohon Extreme Market. International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS), 9(2), 293-309. https://doi.org/10.24071/ijhs.v9i2.450

Abstract

The Tomohon "Extreme" Market is a distinctive market in Tomohon City, Minahasa, North Sulawesi, that specializes in the sale of meat from extreme animals, including snakes and other exotic creatures. Notably, the market also engages in the trade of cat and dog meat, which has been prohibited in certain countries. However, it is important to note that Indonesia itself does not have a law prohibiting the buying and selling of dog or cat meat. This article analyzes the discourse surrounding the extreme animal meat trade, particularly dogs and cats, in Tomohon's Extreme Market, as presented on the website greenmatters.com. This research integrates ecological and discourse analysis methodologies, with a particular focus on Eco-CDA (Ecological Critical Discourse Analysis). The objective of this research is to elucidate the manner in which the relationship between humans and animals is represented in the discourse surrounding the buying and selling of animals at the Tomohon Extreme Market, from the perspectives of ecological and critical discourse. It is hypothesized that this research will demonstrate the discrepancy between human activities and animal rights, thereby providing a sustainable perspective on the commercial trade in animals. 

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