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Abstract: In traditional Chinese and Western family conflicts, mother-daughter conflicts are often ignored and trivialized compared to father-son conflicts. However, the advent of women's literature in the new era has marked a significant paradigm shift, challenging the longstanding silence or aphasia surrounding women's voices. Through literary expression, contemporary female authors have sought to reclaim and foreground women's lived experiences, offering a nuanced portrayal of their realities. Notably, works such as Daughter of the River and Beloved as testaments to this literary renaissance, with both texts serving as powerful vehicles for female self-expression. Centered on the universal yet culturally specific theme of "in pursuit of maternal love," these narratives delve into the intricate dynamics of mother-daughter relationships, revealing the divergent paths taken by mothers and daughters in navigating familial conflicts across cultural divides. From a theoretical perspective of thematic, this paper focuses on the common motif of mother-daughter conflict in the two works, analyzes the three aspects of narrative structure and expression, family background and ethical environment, and cultural expression and value significance. By elucidating the disparities and underlying motivations driving women's writing across Western and Chinese cultural landscapes, this study aims to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of female identity and agency in a globalized world.Abstract: In traditional Chinese and Western family conflicts, mother-daughter conflicts are often ignored and trivialized compared to father-son conflicts. However, the advent of women's literature in the new era has marked a significant paradigm shift, challenging the longstanding silence or aphasia surrounding women's voices. Through literary expression, ...Learn More
Abstract: This study aims to address the complexity of integrating multi-local cultural elements into urban furniture design by systematically identifying, classifying, and prioritizing cultural features specific to the Southern Fujian region. Using the Anping Bridge Qiaotou Square in Shuitou Town as a case study, the research seeks to enhance the accuracy and cultural responsiveness of urban furniture planning. Methodologically, the study employs hierarchical theory and inductive methods to generalize cultural elements into a structured system comprising three levels (tangible, behavioral, and intangible) and five categories, totaling 35 elements. The Kano model and importance questionnaires were distributed to 473 respondents (including local residents, tourists, and designers) to quantify perceptual needs and importance ratings. Statistical tools such as SPSS were used for reliability and factor analysis. The results identify two exciting elements (academy and stagecoach), two expectant elements (stone bridge and arcade), and two necessary elements (bridge repair and martial arts), each with distinct public importance rankings. A three-tier design strategy is proposed: differentiating core-axis-node spaces at the layout level, applying narrative reconstruction and collage at the monomer level, and emphasizing characteristic rhythm and harmony at the scene level. In conclusion, this approach provides a systematic and publicly-informed framework for incorporating regional cultural elements into urban furniture design, enhancing cultural identity and user satisfaction. The methodology offers replicable strategies for culturally-grounded urban design, supported by empirical public demand analysis.Abstract: This study aims to address the complexity of integrating multi-local cultural elements into urban furniture design by systematically identifying, classifying, and prioritizing cultural features specific to the Southern Fujian region. Using the Anping Bridge Qiaotou Square in Shuitou Town as a case study, the research seeks to enhance the accuracy a...Learn More
