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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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The Struggles and Resilience of Women as Primary Earners in The Breadwinner (2017) Directed by Nora Twomey Fatarani, Dyah Sukma
Cultural Narratives Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/cn.v1i3.641

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The objective of this study is to identify women as the primary breadwinners depicted in the 2017 film The Breadwinner, directed by Nora Twomey. This research analyses the role of women as the main breadwinner in The Breadwinner (2017), the challenges faced by women in this role, and the representation of gender equality issues in the film. This researcher employs a feminist theoretical framework to analyse the data. This research employs a descriptive qualitative methodology. The data for this study are drawn from the film The Breadwinner (2017), comprising sentences, dialogues and scenes that are pertinent to the research topic. The findings indicate that women in this context assume the role of both family leaders and livelihood seekers. They face significant challenges, including the necessity to conceal their gender in order to secure their primary source of income, resisting social norms, and demonstrating courage in the face of risks. The film also reflects issues pertaining to gender equality, such as restricted access to education, employment discrimination, and limited mobility. The study emphasizes the importance of female empowerment. Parvana's determination to provide for her family and her defiance against social norms serve as an inspiration. It showcases the positive impact that empowered women can have on their families and communities.
Pragmatic Diversity in Dialogue: Analyzing Maxim Violations and Communication Strategies in The Batman (2022) Anggraini, Marisa
Cultural Narratives Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/cn.v2i3.867

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This study investigates the pragmatic phenomenon of maxim violations in the 2022 movie The Batman, employing Grice's cooperative principle as the theoretical framework. Understanding how characters intentionally deviate from conversational norms is crucial for appreciating the complexity of human communication, particularly in diverse social contexts where individuality and group dynamics shape dialogue. This research fills a gap in the literature by focusing on a contemporary cinematic text that portrays multifaceted characters from varying social strata, thus contributing to studies on communication diversity, minority-majority interactions, and identity expression through language. This study used descriptive qualitative analysis to interpret the data. Following that, the data were analyzed using the Matching technique and the Pragmatic Identity Method to examine the data refers to the context. There were 15 violations of total in the data. It was found, that the results which violates maxim quality with 5 data, 2 data for violations of maxim quantity, 5 data for maxim of manner violations, and violations of maxim relation with 3 data. Both violations of maxim quantity and manner were violated the most in The Batman movie. The results shows that the film’s portrayal of diverse communicative behaviors and enriches our understanding of how pragmatic competence is exercised in complex social interactions. In short, this research underscores the importance of cooperative principles in everyday communication and their strategic manipulation in storytelling to convey nuanced character traits and social tensions.
Analyzing Figurative Language as a Reflection of Social and Emotional Loneliness in Sara Teasdale’s Selected Works Firdaus, Gayatri Yuridani; Adeline Grace M. Litaay
Cultural Narratives Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/cn.v2i3.868

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Loneliness, characterized by feelings of emptiness, isolation, and longing, is a complex emotional experience with significant psychological and social implications. This research discusses the sense of loneliness in Sara Teasdale’s poems: “Alone”, “Ebb Tide”, “Sleepless”, “The Treasure”, “Compensation”, and “Deep in the Night”. The aims of this research are to explain types of figurative languages used in the six poems of Sara Teasdale, and to describe types of loneliness in those poems. This study addresses this gap by focusing exclusively on loneliness as the central theme and applying a dual-lens analysis of figurative language and loneliness theory to Sara Teasdale’s poetry. This resarch applies intrinsic and extrinsic approaches. It employs a descriptive qualitative method. The source of data in this research is the six poems of Sara Teasdale: “Alone”, “Ebb Tide”, “Sleepless”, “The Treasure”, “Compensation”, and “Deep in the Night”. It is found in the result of the analysis that there are 6 types of figurative languages in 6 poems, those are: metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, metonymy, paradox, symbolism, and anaphora. These devices not only enrich the aesthetic quality of the poems but also intensify the emotional portrayal of loneliness. It is also found that Sara Teasdale suffers from both social and emotional loneliness which is revealed through the figurative language analysis and theory of loneliness from Robert S. Weiss.  This research contributes to literary studies by linking the use of figurative language with psychological theories of loneliness, exploring human experiences that are often difficult to articulate directly.
“Spill the Tea” as a Metaphor for Privacy Conflict and Truth Construction on Twitter Nisa, Nadia Najwa Khairun; Jannah, Himatul; Izzatunnisa, Azka
Cultural Narratives Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/cn.v2i3.993

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This research aims to reveal the clash between the public and private spheres in using the slang ‘spill the tea’ on Twitter. The theory used in this research is the theory of metaphor by Roman Jakobson. This research is qualitative in its nature in which the data are used in a various context if issue. The findings in this research show that the use of the slang 'spill the tea' establishes a conflict between the perceived privacy of specifically social media interactions on twitter and the reality of public exposure. This research reveals that the structure of Twitter can make untrue information true without making private information appear in public, or anonymous, spaces. In addition, the findings also emphasize how the metaphorical nature of gossip, embedded in slang, reflects larger social dynamics regarding truth in the context of gossip. The findings of this research indicate that the slang “spill the tea” serves as a metaphorical lens through which the tension between perceived privacy and actual public exposure on Twitter is revealed. This highlights how digital platforms transform social interactions by allowing users to engage in gossip under the illusion of anonymity, while the platform’s viral nature can rapidly shift private information into the public domain. Ultimately, the study concludes that language, particularly metaphor embedded in slang, plays a critical role in shaping narratives and social dynamics around truth and privacy in online spaces.
The Role of TikTok in Shaping Generation Z’s Slang: Semantic Change and Language Use in Digital Communication Nashrudina, Pinasti Gemintang Gita; Fajriyah, Ana Muthi'ah; Dewi, Tri Isna
Cultural Narratives Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/cn.v2i3.1005

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This study was conducted because of the widespread use of slang among Generation Z children that they use to interact with each other. Slang is a type of informal, non-standard language that is used by certain social groups, particularly teenagers, for internal communication. It is intentionally designed to be unintelligible to those outside the group. Therefore, every community or even every generation has a slang language that is used and understood by their own group. This study aims to examine the slang of Generation Z youth which they use in the TikTok platform based on semantic meaning and context of use. The research approach used is to examine linguistic data in the form of the use of slang by Gen Z youth and interpret it. The source of research data is the result of collecting words from content and comments on the TikTok platform. The results of the study show that the use of slang by Generation Z youth mostly comes from foreign languages, such as ‘slay’, hits different,’ ‘clingy,’ ‘delulu,’ ‘flexing’, that experience shortening, acronyms, reversals, and shifts in semantic meaning based on the context of the words used. Stephen Krashen's theory is also used in this paper to analyze the acquisition of slang used by Generation Z youth. The significance of social media platforms like TikTok as influential sites of language evolution and informal linguistic education, where youth not only consume but actively shape language trends. the study also illustrates how slang serves as a marker of identity, group belonging, and social cohesion among Generation Z, reflecting broader cultural shifts in emotional expression, social relationships, and communication styles
Symbolic Representations of Social Criticism in Us (2019) Yudha, Bagus Putra Para
Cultural Narratives Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/cn.v2i3.1049

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The evolution of media, particularly electronic and audio-visual media such as film, has provided an effective platform for conveying social criticism implicitly through symbolic elements. This research attempts to examine the social criticism signs in the Us (2019) film, by using Roland Barthes's semiotics theory and the concept of social criticism by David Harvey as the theoretical framework. The research method that used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The writer found there were four objects which become social criticism signs that the writer gets based on several objects that were attached to the Tethered throughout this film. The four objects are scissors, bunker, rabbit and the red color. In the analysis, the connotative signs of the four objects have an important role for understanding what forms of social criticism that experienced by the Tethered in this film. Scissors which have a connotative sign "get a freedom", is a symbol of social criticism regarding social oppression. Bunker which has a connotative sign "significant gap between upper-class and lower-class", is a symbol of social criticism regarding social and economic inequality. Rabbit which has a connotative sign "undervalued", is a symbol of social criticism regarding social discrimination. Red color which has a connotative sign "resistance", is a symbol of social criticism regarding resistance to social injustice. Based on the explanation, it can be concluded that these four signs have an important role to understand the social criticism that related to capitalism ideology in this film. This research contributes to the understanding of how films can serve as potent vehicles for social criticism by decoding implicit signs that symbolize complex socio-economic issues.
Women And Islam Disability in Literary Work of Ratna Indraswari Ibrahim Mansurudin, Susilo
Cultural Narratives Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/cn.v2i2.569

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This study investigates the intersection of women, Islam, and disability as represented in the literary works of Ratna Indraswari Ibrahim (RII), a disabled woman author. RII's work is significant for its advocacy of women's independence and equality with men, while also highlighting the potential and agency of people with disabilities. The research aims to uncover how RII, as a disabled author, promotes innovation, independence, and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Employing a qualitative methodology, this study analyzes RII's writings through the lens of hermeneutic theory, encompassing textual, contextual, and critical interpretations. Feminist theory is also utilized to examine RII's personal advocacy for women's dignity. Data, derived from RII's authorship and literary works. This research lies in its unique intersectional approach, examining the representation of women, Islam, and disability in the work of a single author. The study reveals that while the struggles and rights of women, as portrayed in RII's novels, align with Islamic values of equality as found in the Qur'an, the lived experiences of people with disabilities often fall short of this ideal. RII's work seeks to challenge societal perceptions and advocate for justice and inclusivity, aiming to transform perspectives on disability and promote equality in all aspects of life. This study has the potential to contribute to a deeper understanding of the representation of disability in literature, particularly within the context of Islamic and feminist discourses. It can inform discussions on social justice, inclusivity, and the rights of marginalized groups.
Stereotyping Javanese Workers: An Analysis of Domestic Worker Representation in Movies Rifan, Muhamad; Ramadhan, Syachrukh; Hardiansyah, Akbar
Cultural Narratives Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/cn.v2i2.972

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Media representations of Javanese domestic servants, especially in the Indonesian film industry, have been characterized by persistent stereotypes. Historically, Javanese laborers have been depicted as loyal, weak, and submissive, reinforcing cultural assumptions about their roles in urban households. This study examines the portrayal of Javanese domestic workers in Indonesian films, emphasizing how these stereotypes reflect broader cultural perspectives on class, ethnicity, and rural-to-urban migration. Using a mixed methods approach, combining qualitative content analysis of five popular Indonesian films with quantitative audience reception surveys and interviews, the research explores both the encoded media messages and how diverse viewers decode them. Findings reveal that films commonly encode Javanese domestic workers as polite, diligent, humble, and submissive, often using cultural markers such as traditional attire and dialects to reinforce these images. However, audience responses vary significantly: about 19% of viewers accept these portrayals uncritically (dominant-hegemonic decoding), 81% engage with them critically, partially accepting but also questioning their relevance and accuracy (negotiated decoding), and 38.1% actively reject the stereotypes, criticizing their role in perpetuating discrimination and calling for more diverse and empowering representations (oppositional decoding). This study highlights the complexity of media reception and underscores the influential role of films in shaping societal perceptions of ethnic minorities, particularly domestic workers. It calls for filmmakers to move beyond reductive stereotypes and to present more nuanced and inclusive narratives that reflect the evolving realities and aspirations of Javanese communities.
Cultural Acculturation Found in the Practice of Tradition Petik Laut Jonorman, Khairunisha Amshalia; Widiastutik, Anis; Ukhrowiyah, Haqikoh; Salsabila, Alma
Cultural Narratives Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/cn.v2i2.1007

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Petik Laut practice, which is carried out in coastal areas of East Java, Indonesia, is an expression of appreciation and prayer for protection by fishing communities. This study investigates cultural acculturation that occurs in the Petik Laut tradition in Payangan Beach, Jember, with a focus on the integration of various cultural and religious aspects. This study uses qualitative approaches such as interviews and a literature analysis to explore the two-day event's diverse agenda, which combines Hindu, Islamic, and Javanese cultural activities. This study emphasizes the Petik Laut tradition's function in conserving cultural identity, promoting communal cohesion, and adapting ancestral history to current situations. The findings show the tradition's ability to integrate spiritual, cultural, and social values, demonstrating its long-standing significance in Indonesia's diverse cultural environment. The tradition of petik laut is carried out for two days where there is a combination of Islamic and Javanese traditions in the ritual. This research illustrates that in a culture there is acculturation in its practices.
The Impact of Women Sexual Visualization in E-Sport Brand Ambassadors on Fan Engagement and Team Popularity Sabatini, Yosica Gabrellia; Maharani, Angelia Brigita; Inayah, Rania
Cultural Narratives Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59066/cn.v2i2.1053

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This study aims to investigate the impact of the sexualized of women brand ambassadors in the e-sports industry on fan perception and engagement. It explores how the sexual visualization of women as brand ambassador shapes fan perceptions, loyalty, and their emotional connection with e-sports teams. This issue is particularly relevant in the context of popular culture and the broader societal debate about the commodification of women in media and entertainment. While e-sports has developed into a significant cultural phenomenon, the sexualized visualization of women brand ambassadors raises questions about its influence on fan loyalty, emotional connection, and perceptions of professionalism. Despite the increasing visibility of women in e-sports, there are still gaps in understanding how it shapes fan engagement and perception. This study uses qualitative methods by applying ethnography. This study use theory of circuit of culture by Hall. The data collection techniques in this study are in-depth interviews with 10 e-sports fans who are involved in e-sport field. The results show that the sexual visualization of women as Brand Ambassadors in e-sports has an initial influence in attracting fans attention, but their loyalty and engagement are not influence by BA sexual visualization, but based on team skill performance, and a balanced between professionalism and visuals in a BA. Fans perceive female BAs as centre of attention who have an attractive appearance, which often this sexuality of appearance is used as a commodification of female BAs in e-sports. This study provides insights into fans' perceptions of sexual representation, emphasizing the need for more balanced and empowering portrayals of women in e-sports. The findings highlight the importance of aligning visual strategy with professionalism to increase inclusivity and sustain meaningful engagement in the e-sports community.

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