Exploring lived experiences through visual storytelling of disadvantaged subjects living in South Africa

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Significance of the Study 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Literature Review 2.1 Visual Storytelling in Academic Literature 2.2 Previous Research on Lived Experiences 2.3 Studies on Disadvantaged Subjects 2.4 Context of South Africa 3. Theoretical Framework 3.1 Defining Visual Storytelling 3.2 Socio-Cultural Theories 3.3 Intersectionality and Disadvantage 3.4 Narrative Theory 4. Methodology 4.1 Research Design and Approach 4.2 Data Collection Methods 4.3 Ethical Considerations 4.4 Limitations of the Study 5. Case Studies 5.1 Selection Criteria for Case Studies 5.2 Description of Participants 5.3 Visual Storytelling Techniques Used 6. Analysis and Findings 6.1 Themes from Visual Narratives 6.2 Lived Experiences and Social Context 6.3 Impact of Disadvantage in South Africa 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Findings 7.2 Implications for Theory 7.3 Implications for Practice 7.4 Limitations and Future Research 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Contributions to Knowledge 8.3 Recommendations for Future Research

1. How does visual storytelling facilitate the representation and understanding of the lived experiences of disadvantaged subjects in South Africa? 2. In what ways do socio-cultural factors influence the effectiveness of visual storytelling in conveying the narratives of disadvantaged communities in South Africa?