Islamophobia and Media Discourse: A Critique of American and Pakistani Newspaper Article's Discourses
Journal Title: Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities - QJSSH - Year 2024, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Media Discourse explores the interactions occurring on broadcast platforms and is pivotal in global news dissemination. It also can propagate divergent viewpoints aligned with prevailing power structures. A comprehensive approach involving qualitative and quantitative methods addressed these aspects. Fairclough's Sociocultural Approach of Critical Discourse Analysis was applied for a critical qualitative examination, while a questionnaire was developed for quantitative analysis. The qualitative analysis involved three stages: characterization, understanding the relationship between message and communication, and elucidating the connection between communication and social context. Specifically, "USA Today" and "Dawn" were selected as representatives of American and Pakistani newspapers, respectively. For the quantitative phase, a random sample of 50 respondents completed the questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using SPSS software. The findings revealed discernible differences in the writing tone between the two newspapers, both contributing to the propagation of Islamophobia. Respondents exhibited a mix of positive and negative reactions to the questionnaire, reflecting varied perspectives on the media discourse under scrutiny.
Authors and Affiliations
Faiza Saifullah Ali Ahmad Hira Tahseen Nimra Siddique
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