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Cultural Narratives
Published by CV. Era Digital Nusantara
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30466350     DOI : https://doi.org/10.59066/cn
Core Subject : Humanities, Education, Social,
Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences
Cultural Narratives publishes high-quality articles in the field of social sicences, cultural studies, linguistics, and Literature. The journal invites scientists, lecturers, teachers, and practitioners throughout the world to disseminate topics of cultural studies celebrate minorities and majorities, diversity, individual and group studies, that cover but are not limited to Area or Regional Studies, Literary criticism, Literary theory, Language studies, Linguistics, Translation, Discourse Analysis, Language Acquisition, humanities and social studies, but limited to language teaching. Cultural Narratives  is a blind peer-reviewed, scientific journal published three times annually – every April, August, and December by CV Era Digital Nusantara
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Beyond Seduction: Intimate Apparel as a Tool for Identity Construction and Empowerment Among Gen Z Women Ganinda, Sephatama Buana Perkasa; Sembayu, Royke Hadrian Askari; Dewi, Nadia Septian Kumala
Cultural Narratives Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/cn.v3i2.1084

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This study explores the role of intimate apparel in shaping the identity, sexuality, and self-expression of Generation Z women. Additionally, this study investigates how intimate apparel functions as a tool for empowerment, body positivity, and self-care, in contrast to its traditional perception as a symbol of seduction. Using qualitative ethnographic methods, this study draws data from participant responses and media analysis to examine how personal preferences influence self-confidence, self-esteem, and social perceptions. The analysis in this study is specifically grounded in Michel Foucault’s concept of “technologies of the self” as well as the framework by Jantzen, Østergaard, and Vieira (2006), which positions underwear as a practical instrument for women to autonomously control bodily performance and manage their psychological experiences and identities. Findings mapped through the Quadrant Matrix Diagram indicate that the majority of Gen Z women position themselves in the “Empowerment and Self-Affirmation” quadrant. For this majority group, underwear serves as an extension of identity and internal strength that liberates them from the dominance of the male gaze. Nevertheless, the findings also reveal a dual impact. While underwear holds great potential as a medium for resistance and self-actualization, some Gen Z women still face pressures stemming from cultural obligations, anxiety regarding stigma, and oppressive beauty standards resulting from social media idealization. This study emphasizes the transformative nature of underwear as a medium for self-definition and advocates for a continuous shift in cultural narratives to normalize inclusive representation. By challenging stereotypes, underwear can continue to evolve as an expression of individuality, authenticity, and agency.
The Dynamics of Power Relations and Resistance Typology in Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 Prasetyo, Farhan Iqbal
Cultural Narratives Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/cn.v3i2.1206

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The dynamic between governmental power and social movements is a recurring theme in historical cinema, exemplifying the persistent struggle against systemic authority. The Trial of the Chicago 7 vividly portrays this friction through the unequal relationship between the Nixon-era government and the Anti-Vietnam War Social Movement. Although power and resistance in cinematic narratives are frequently explored, limited research systematically integrates Michel Foucault’s concepts of power relations with Hollander and Einwohner’s multi-dimensional resistance typology to dissect the specific, underlying nature of these historical conflicts. Therefore, this study aims to examine the complex power dynamics and classify the resulting acts of resistance depicted within the film. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, the research analyzes the film's visual narrative and its script, evaluating the data through Foucault’s framework and Hollander and Einwohner’s three core resistance parameters: the actor's intent, the target's recognition, and the observer's recognition. The analysis identifies eight explicit instances of governmental power exertion (five by government officials and three by law enforcement) designed to suppress the movement's morale. In response, the study classifies 16 distinct acts of resistance based on the three parameters: nine instances of overt resistance, three of target-defined resistance, one of external-defined resistance, one of attempted resistance, and two instances of missed resistance. These results demonstrate that a repressive, Panopticon-like governmental power inevitably triggers complex, systemic forms of resistance from activists. At last, the study highlights that resistance is not monolithic. It is a multifaceted phenomenon shaped entirely by who intends it and who recognizes it within the social arena.
How is the Elderly Minority Discursively Marginalized? A Multimodal Analysis of Ageism in The Intern (2015) Ukhrowiyah, Haqikoh
Cultural Narratives Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/cn.v3i2.1436

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Media representations significantly shape societal perceptions of aging, often marginalizing older adults within youth-centric environments. Although ageism is widely discussed in media studies, there remains a lack of research applying a systemic functional multimodal framework to examine how implicit age-based biases are discursively constructed and challenged in popular cinema. To address this gap, this study investigates how Ageism is represented both linguistically and visually in the film The Intern (2015). The objective is to uncover how age-based stereotypes and marginalization are constructed through multimodal discourse. Using a qualitative descriptive design, the study adopts Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) and Multimodal Discourse Analysis (MDA) as the main analytical frameworks. A total of 41 linguistic clauses and 37 visual data shots were selected from eight key scenes. The analysis of the linguistic data focused on transitivity and mood, while the visual data were interpreted using Kress and van Leeuwen’s visual grammar. Findings show that material, relational, and mental processes are dominant in representing Ageism, with younger characters often positioned as active agents and the elderly as passive or outdated figures. Declarative and interrogative moods reveal implicit judgments and doubts toward older individuals. Visually, Ageism is represented through marginal framing, color contrast, and symbolic positioning that reinforces social distance. While the film initially depicts ageist perspectives, it gradually subverts them by portraying the elderly character as competent, valuable, and eventually accepted in a modern workplace. This study is limited to selected scenes and does not include other semiotic elements such as background music or paralinguistic features. Future research could expand the scope by incorporating these aspects. In conclusion, the film offers both a critique and a reinforcement of ageist ideologies, inviting reflection on how older individuals are perceived and valued in contemporary media and workplace culture.

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