The Interplay between Spatial Injustice and City Space in Akhtar’s Melody of a Tear
Journal Title: Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities - QJSSH - Year 2024, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
The present research explores spatial injustice in Akhtar’s Melody of a Tear (2019) by utilizing theoretical underpinnings of Edward William Soja and Henri Lefebvre revolving around city spaces and spatial injustice in the cotemporary capitalistic society. It examines how spatial injustice and inequality are institutionalized in Karachi’ city space and reveals how Karachiites are being segregated and exploited under the duress of encroaching capitalism and globalization. The research argues that space is not just living place; rather, it determines the inhabitants’ destiny and quality of life. Consequently, it is the individual who suffers due to spatial segregation and injustice. Furthermore, this study also exposes institutions and their exploitative role in the implementation of spatial injustice in the characters’ lives. Lastly, this research accentuates the struggles of assorted strata of society that is becoming the victims of spatial injustice while living in contemporary world. Therefore, the current research is of great significance as it explores factors associated with spatial injustice and spatial segregation in modern day living in city spaces. It adds a vital standpoint in the city space studies and contemporary scholarship on capitalistic societies.
Authors and Affiliations
Usama Shahid Muhammad Afzal Khan Janjua
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP754161
- DOI 10.55737/qjssh.v-iv.24275
- Views 20
- Downloads 0
Time Series Analysis of Poverty Reduction Indicators: Case of Pakistan, India and Bangladesh
This paper investigated the indicators of poverty reduction. The independent variables are financial development, military expenditure, remittances, trade openness and world oil prices. A time series analysis was conduct...
Comparative Performance Analysis of USA Islamic Equity Market Indexes with Diverse Screening Criteria
The performance comparison of Islamic and conventional indexes has often been marred by inconsistent index selection, leading to in-generalizable and misleading conclusions. A common misconception is attributing the perf...
A Qualitative Exploration of Factors Affecting Academic Achievement of University Students
The purpose of this study was to identify the prospected factors affecting undergraduate university students' academic achievement. This study adopts a qualitative approach to explore the lived experiences and perception...
Effects of Holding Opposite Political Opinion on the Quality of Marital Relationship and Satisfaction
This study focuses on the impact of the individuals’ political beliefs on their marital relationships and satisfaction when the two are of opposite opinions. The study used an exploratory sequential research design where...
Silent Struggles: Exploring the Effects of Anxiety and Depression on Higher Level Students
The purpose of the current study was to explore the effects of anxiety and depression on higher level students. The research was descriptive in nature, and to achieve the objectives of the study, a sample of three thousa...