Cultura

Family Dynamics Through Cultural Lenses: Axiological Exploration of Feminist Perspectives in Documentaries and Implications on Aesthetics of Cultural Representation

VOLUME 22, 2025

The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review

VOLUME 6, 2023

Mengxiao Xu
Phd Candidate, School of Communication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, 11800
Dr. Mahyuddin Bin Ahmad
Film and Broadcasting Section, School of Communication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, 11800

Abstract

This study aims to explore the intersection of gender, culture, and family dynamics in documentary filmmaking through a feminist lens. By analyzing "Daughters of the Revolution" and "Bridging Borders: Stories of Immigrant Families," it seeks to uncover how these documentaries represent and construct familial relationships and cultural identities, and how these representations contribute to broader feminist discourses and cultural narratives. The study employs a qualitative research design, combining textual analysis with detailed case studies. Documentaries were selected based on their relevance to family dynamics, cultural representation, and inclusion of feminist perspectives. Textual analysis involved transcribing narratives, identifying key scenes, and developing a coding scheme to analyze themes related to family dynamics, gender roles, and cultural aesthetics. Findings from text analysis were integrated with case study insights through cross-case thematic analysis and validation through cross-verification and inter-coder reliability. The analysis revealed that both documentaries effectively challenge traditional gender roles and highlight the complexities of cultural hybridity within familial contexts. They employ various aesthetic strategies to represent hybrid identities and cultural intersections, contributing to a nuanced portrayal of family dynamics. These representations reflect broader social discourses on gender and cultural identity, emphasizing the importance of intersectionality in feminist film theory. This study addresses gaps in the existing literature by focusing on the intersectionality of gender, culture, and family dynamics within specific cultural contexts. It broadens the scope of feminist film theory by incorporating global perspectives and offers practical insights for documentary filmmakers on ethical storytelling and cultural representation. The findings highlight the potential of documentaries as tools for advocacy, education, and promoting gender equality and cultural understanding.

Keywords : Feminist Film Theory; Documentary Filmmaking; Gender Representation; Culture Hybridity; Family Dynamics.
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty