Hayatian Journal of Linguistics and Literature

Coarticulation in Pahari

Qudsia Ishaq — 2023-12-01

Coarticulation is a process in which the movements of different articulators affect each other, bringing a change either in the preceding or the following phonemes. As systematic linguistic study of regional languages in the state of AJ&K has not yet gained much importance, therefore, such phenomenon remained unexplored. The paper is an attempt to bring into focus the phenomenon of coarticulation in Pahari, a sister language of Urdu, spoken in the vicinity of Rawalakot. The paper focuses on two very common consequences of coarticulation i.e. assimilation and elision. More specifically, it addresses the issue of vocalic (vowel) assimilation at the lexical level while the process of elision both at the linguistic as well as post-lexical level for the above-mentioned dialect of Pahari will be brought to light.

Analyzing Address Forms in Pakistani Serial: A Gender Based Study

Anila Kanwal — 2023-12-01

Language is sensitized to social variables and ancillary linguistic choices in particular gender. The gender-based ways of using address forms can be found in various aspects such as the use of names or titles etc. This research aims to navigate the similarities and differences that exist between males and females in terms of address. The data consists of some dialogues taken from one Pakistani serial. A mixed-method approach was used for data analysis. First data was analyzed quantitatively then qualitatively. The outcomes of the research reveal that the male gender uses more title address forms while the female gender uses kinship terms most while choosing address terms. But on the other hand, both genders are conscious about context i.e. choices of address form vary according to the context. Overall it is concluded that both genders used a variety of address forms the use of titles as address terms is seen more by males as compared to females. While analyzing female gender choices of address forms it is seen that they use kinship terms more as compared to male. This study will be helpful for students to analyze the choices of address forms based on other social variables and parameters. This study contributes to our understanding of how language, gender, and society intersect in popular culture by shedding light on the sociolinguistic patterns found in Pakistani serials.

Ladies First, Gents Go To Hell: A Backlash of Western Feminism in Pakistan

Khalil Ahmad — 2023-12-01

The original intent of the feminist movement in America and Europe was to give men and women the same rights. In Pakistani culture and norms, women are already treated with respect. But when Western feminism spread to Pakistan, women started to assert themselves because they felt they had the full backing of Western nations, the media, NGOs, the amended legislation, and elite groups in society. They continued to abuse cultural norms under the guise of feminism to call for supremacy over males rather than equality. Rights for women should be granted, but not at the expense of rights for men or at abuse of cultural norms. Using observation as a descriptive research method of various phenomena, I argue that Pakistani society has been negatively impacted by Western feminism and that women are now seeking supremacy rather than equality. In the end, I offer a reconciliatory solution for the dual conflict of women's rights with men’s rights on one side and cultural norms on the other.

Demystifying Ecofeminism: An Analysis of Ann Pancake’s Strange as This Weather Has Been

Farkhanda Shahid Khan — 2021-12-01

This article highlights the ruthless treatment of the Appalachian landscape by the capitalists through critical analysis of Ann Pancake’s novel Strange As This Weather Has Been (2007). The article argues that biodiversity is being lost due to the practices of capitalists and patriarchal stakeholders, who alienate people, especially minority groups from their natural habitats, and perform ecocide in the region that Jason W Moore calls Capitalocene. Markedly, women and nature are the subaltern objects in these minority groups, which are abused by the agents of patriarchy and capitalism, and subsequently bring gender, class, and land exploitation. Mountain Top Removal (MTR), in which the surface of the mountain is removed through a mechanical process is the commonest among these treatments bringing health hazards to the community. By using the concepts of Carolyn Merchant in favor of mining communities, this research further unveils the far-reaching extraction of coal and timber leaving the zone without monetary, ecological, and social growth. The Paper also highlights women’s rejection of the essentialists’ claim of staying at home, and Appalachian women’s political stance to keep their roots intact. This research is significant because it addresses the structural disparities done to the Appalachian region and raises voices for their civil rights through this creative fiction. It concludes that Appalachian women have transformative potential for their rights and sustainable lifestyle.

Guilt as Catalyst: Exploring Human Transformation in the Works of Khaled Hosseini

Ruqia Saba Ashraf — 2023-12-01

This study explores the complex phenomena of guilt, analyzing its complex characteristics, underlying causes, and transformational impacts. The principal objectives include analyzing the behavioral changes in characters, investigating the underlying causes and their effects on individuals, analyzing the reasons behind the desire for forgiveness, and presenting guilt as a driving force behind reform and positive change. Hosseini's English novels are based on Erikson's psychosocial development theory and emphasize the ego's role in forming a person's sense of self. Qualitative analysis is used for this study to examine how guilt highlights the psychological complexities of forgiveness and tolerance in Hosseini's narratives and motivates beneficial social outcomes. The research aims to provide a deeper appraisal of guilt as a constantly evolving and varied driver of social reform with a focus on character development in literature.