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Revisiting a choq pa bursting shargo (women: the miserable): Feminist critique in Balti folktale Ahmed, Mairaj; Issa, Muhammad; Mustafa, Muhammad
Journal of Language, Literature, Social and Cultural Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): March 2025
Publisher : Yayasan Mitra Persada Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jllscs.v3i1.234

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This study examines the Balti folktale “Choqpa Bursting Shargo” through a feminist lens, focusing on the representation of female characters and their societal roles. The research aims to explore gender roles, major themes, and the portrayal of patriarchal structures in the narrative. It highlights the elements of oppression and the marginalization of women in a male-dominated society, drawing attention to the societal norms that perpetuate gender inequality. The study employs a qualitative approach, utilizing feminist literary criticism to analyse the folktale. The research is based on textual analysis, examining key themes and character interactions to reveal underlying patriarchal ideologies. The methodology involves identifying patterns of gender discrimination and assessing their implications within the broader socio-cultural framework. The analysis reveals that women in the folktale are subjected to systemic oppression and are often portrayed in subservient roles. The narrative reflects the realities of patriarchal norms, illustrating how female identity is suppressed and controlled. The concept of double marginalization is also explored, emphasizing how women face compounded oppression both as individuals and as a collective. In conclusion, the research underscores the significance of feminist readings of folklore in unveiling deep-seated gender biases. The study highlights the continued relevance of such tales in contemporary discussions on gender equality, advocating for a more inclusive and equitable representation of women in traditional narratives.
Conceptual metaphors in proverbs: Conduits of cultural values and beliefs Issa, Muhammad; Ali, Shumaila Shafket
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v4i2.114

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This study explores the similarities and differences in conceptual metaphors found in the proverbs of two indigenous languages, Balti and Burushaski, spoken in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Focusing on metaphors related to animals, birds, fruits, and vegetables, the study analyzes 20 proverbs from each language. Data were collected from native speakers familiar with the proverbs and from two published books on the proverbs of Balti and Burushaski. The research employs the Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT) to analyze how these metaphors reflect the values and worldview of the respective speech communities. Through qualitative comparative analysis, the study reveals insights into the cultural and linguistic differences and similarities between the two communities. The findings highlight how metaphors encapsulate beliefs and attitudes towards various aspects of life, providing a deeper understanding of the cultural perspectives of both groups. This research contributes to the fields of cross-cultural linguistics and paremiology, offering valuable insights into the preservation and promotion of heritage languages and cultures. By exploring these indigenous proverbs, the study emphasizes the significance of understanding cultural diversity and the importance of safeguarding indigenous languages.
Navigating cultural dynamics and translation challenges to achieve equivalence while preserving meaning and context sensitively Ovieta, Pande Putu Resmia; Wajdi, Majid; Issa, Muhammad; Hasan, Md. Kamrul; Idri, Nadia; Huong, Tran Nho; Eshreteh, Dr. Mahmood
Journal of Education, Social & Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): May 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71028/jescs.v3i2.140

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This study aims to explore the cultural dynamics and challenges involved in achieving equivalence in translation, focusing on balancing meaning and context to ensure accurate and culturally sensitive communication. The methodology includes qualitative analyses of translation cases across literary, technical, and survey contexts, employing comparative textual analysis, interviews with translators, and content analysis to examine strategies such as dynamic equivalence, localization, adaptation, and consultation with cultural informants. Analysis reveals that translators must navigate complex cultural references, idiomatic expressions, and emotional connotations while maintaining semantic, conceptual, and content equivalence. Findings highlight the importance of translators acting as cultural mediators who balance fidelity to the source text with necessary adaptations to the target culture’s norms and sensitivities. The study concludes that successful translation requires a nuanced approach that integrates linguistic accuracy with cultural competence to bridge gaps between source and target audiences effectively. Future translation efforts should emphasize collaboration with cultural experts and adopt flexible strategies to preserve both meaning and cultural context.
Enhancing knowledge and well-being through leisure reading to promote cognitive, emotional, and social benefits for overall personal growth Panjaitan, Dwi Diva A.; Wajdi, Majid; Ghafar, Zanyar Nathir; Rouf, Md. Abdur; Hazaymeh, Omar Mohammad-Ameen Ahmad; Akdemir, Ahmet Selçuk; Issa, Muhammad
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i1.73

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This study aims to explore the multifaceted benefits of reading during free time, focusing on its impact on knowledge acquisition, emotional well-being, and social development. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining surveys and focus groups across diverse age groups including adolescents and young adults. Data analysis revealed that leisure reading enhances vocabulary, literacy skills, and critical thinking while also providing relaxation, stress relief, and emotional support. Additionally, reading for pleasure fosters empathy, cultural competence, and ethical reflection, particularly among medical students and youth. The findings highlight the role of accessible resources such as public libraries in promoting leisure reading and suggest that early exposure to books encourages lifelong reading habits. The study concludes that leisure reading is a vital activity for intellectual growth and psychological health, recommending further longitudinal research to deepen understanding of its long-term effects.
Discourses of beauty: An ideological apparatus of women marginalization in Pakistani literature Ali, Ghulam; Uzma Asmat; Issa, Muhammad; Ansar Ali
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i1.156

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The present research aims at deconstructing the ideals of beauty in English literature produced by Pakistani women. It also focuses on demystifying the discursive structures which define a set of normative standards of beauty in a patriarchal society like Pakistan. The study is based on a corpus of twenty novels authored by women. The metaphor of beauty has been demystified by employing FCDA. This research attempts to understand the ways women view the image of female beauty as compared to the perspective of men on female beauty. The research found Adjective-phrase as one of the most constitutive parts of Discourse of beauty.  It found that the adjectives like gorgeous, pretty, delicate, elegant, attractive were most frequently associated with the image of woman to constitute her as beauty being. Several discursive strategies in this regard have been employed by both counterparts to maintain the Status quo of societal power in Pakistani patriarchal society. This conceptualization of beauty is so pervasively disseminated in the minds of women that they feel proud of being admired and appreciated by their counterpart. The study also highlights that women are taken as beauty being, a thing, a toy or an instrument to be enjoyed. No doubt, women’s beauty in men’s discourses equates to their physical appearance and sexual object. The same tendency has been highlighted in women discourses which as well reflect that the women are aware of male gaze regarding feminine beauty. The concept of beauty is strictly associated only with women and considered as an inherent trait of an acceptable woman in the society. The phenomenon reiterates the historical and traditional concept of beauty attached only to women. This concept of passivation contributes to women's continued marginalization as inactive beings of society.
Co-Authors Ahmed, Mairaj Akdemir, Ahmet Selçuk Ali, Ghulam Ali, Shumaila Shafket Ansar Ali Eshreteh, Dr. Mahmood Ghafar, Zanyar Nathir Hazaymeh, Omar Mohammad-Ameen Ahmad Huong, Tran Nho Idri, Nadia Majid Wajdi Md. Kamrul Hasan, Md. Kamrul Mustafa, Muhammad Ovieta, Pande Putu Resmia Panjaitan, Dwi Diva A. Rouf, Md. Abdur Uzma Asmat