INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LITERATURE, LINGUISTICS AND TRANSLATION STUDIES

Marxist Feministic Analysis: A Comparative Study of Austen’s Pride and prejudice & Kamal's Unmarriageable

2024-04-22T08:59:48+00:00

The present study aims to examine the issues of Marxist feminism in the
selected novels “The Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen and
“Unmarriageable” by Soniah Kamal. However, the main purpose of the study is
to explore the aspects of patriarchal society and limited choice for women in all
matters in the context of two different cultures. The other reason for the study is
to educate women about their rights and make them independent economically.
The Marxist feministic notion of Fredriech Engel's (1884) has been applied as a
theoretical framework. The findings show how the female characters struggle
for their survival in a society where only men can give them save economic
life. The protagonists of both novels decided to live a single life without the
support of a rich man and make money for themselves, but we see that both of
them end up marrying a rich man in the town. So that shows that women have
to go a long way to make themselves financially independent. They cannot live
a satisfactory life by earning money themselves still they need the support of a
man. Thus the study concludes with a view that societies presented in the
novels are extremely patriarchal where women are forced to accept the roles
decided for them and live a dependent life. The basic reason for women
exploitation begins with the family, where they are always suppressed in
making choices in meals, education, and marriage. There is a need to spread
awareness among people. People should be educated to erase this
discrimination and find a pure classless society, in which women are respected
and honoured without facing prejudice by men.

Investigating Linguistic Variation of Pakistani Online Fiction Book Reviews: A Multidimensional Study

2024-04-22T09:37:59+00:00

Recent technological advancement on social media and the internet has given
popularity to the online book review and acknowledged it as a distinctive
register. The research aims to explore the linguistic variation of Pakistani
online fiction book reviews with Biber (1988) five textual dimensions. A
specialized corpus of these book reviews was developed through online
newspapers, magazines and academic journals spanning over 10 years. The
compiled corpus was analyzed by employing Biber (1988) multidimensional
tagger. To explore the distinct identity of Pakistani online fiction book reviews
as a register, the current research aims to explore linguistic variation across
three mediums on five textual dimensions of Biber’s 1988 study. The findings
of the study reveal Pakistani academic writing as highly informational, nonnarrative, exceedingly explicit, non-persuasive and impersonal in style. This
study may be fruitful for journalistic writing courses, social media
professionals, and ESP course developers.

Unravelling the Sufferings of Black Women: A Feministic Study of Angelou’s Poetry through the lens of Transitivity mode of Analysis

2024-04-22T09:42:25+00:00

The present study aims to explore the way Angelou in her poetry, seems to
challenge the patriarchal standards of beauty and the expectations that a
woman needs to fulfil being a member of that society. Meanwhile, the
researcher has applied mixed methods along with the implementation of
Systemic functional linguistics as the theoretical framework of this study.
However, the data of this investigation has been comprised of two poems
entitled “Still I Rise" and Phenomenal Woman”. The purposive sampling
technique has been applied by the researcher to get the particular data. In
the data analysis section, first, the researcher did the quantitative analysis of
the data by applying Halliday's (2004) model of transitivity and after that,
she gave the qualitative interpretation of the data with the use of Simon de
Beauvoir’s perspective of feminism given in her work entitled “The Second
Sex” (1949). The findings revealed five types of processes in both poems,
out of them material process was dominant throughout. Further, this
transitivity system successfully explored the struggle of the speaker against
the conventional rules to oppress women in the patriarchal society of
America.

The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin: A Feminist Perspective

2024-04-22T09:03:27+00:00

Kate Chopin is an American short story writer. She works beyond the
imagination for female; therefore, she is considered to be a leading figure of
feminism. She produces many short stories, but the story ‘The Story of an
Hour’ is famous for the subjugation of female. It is semi autobiography of
the writer that is why she has proposed her personal experience in this story.
She fights for women in her era because she believes that there is no limit
for women in social context. The researcher elaborates the elements of
feminism through the character of Louise in her short story ‘The Story of an
Hour’ from different perspective such as oppression, subjugations, freedom,
identity, marriage, suffrage, struggle, and patriarchal system. The researcher
applies Textual Analysis method along with the close reading to find out the
above elements in the story. The researcher evaluates numerous research
articles to provide evidence for the topic under study.

Unraveling Challenges: Factors Influencing English Translation Competence in Higher Education ESL Students

2024-04-24T03:56:45+00:00

This study investigates the intricate challenges faced by undergraduate students in
English translation through the analysis of text samples from a cohort of 40
participants. By identifying and elaborating on key themes such as linguistic
complexity, grammatical inconsistencies, cultural nuances, lexical choices, syntax
issues, and terminology discrepancies, the research provides a comprehensive
exploration of the difficulties encountered in the translation process. Drawing on
specific examples, the study not only corroborates existing research findings but also
contributes new insights into the nuanced nature of these challenges. The
implications for educators and institutions are discussed, emphasizing the pressing
need for targeted interventions. These interventions encompass language
development programs, cultural sensitivity training, and the integration of
technology to enhance students' translation competence. The study extends beyond
mere identification of challenges by offering practical recommendations to improve
the quality of English translation education at the undergraduate level. The findings
serve as a valuable resource for educators, curriculum designers, and policymakers
seeking to refine pedagogical approaches and provide more effective support
structures for students navigating the complexities of English translation.

The Role of Authority and Subaltern Identity in the Novel Black Bird in a White Cage: Spivak and Guha’s Perspective

2024-04-24T04:02:09+00:00

This study offers an examination of Pakistani English novelist Azhar
Noorani’s novel Black Bird in a White Cage. The concept of subjugation is
predominant in all societies by means of power, oppression, and aggression.
The word ‘power’ is present in one form or another. The core target of the
researchers is to investigate how, amid authority, silence becomes not only
women’s identity but also exposes male members of society as subalterns.
While employing Spivak’s concept of subalterns, it is critically evaluated
that subalterns can speak and know how to raise their voice, but they go
unheard. Additionally, Spivak’s concept of subaltern is further backed up
by Ranajit Guha’s observation on discernment in terms of class and gender.
Following the close reading method, this paper concentrates on the
experiences of Jannat and Dildar and other male and female characters as
subalterns and their experiences, resistance, and consequences