Journal of Social Sciences Research & Policy (JSSRP)

Generation Gap Operating Cultural Hybridity: A Socio-Analytical Study of Never Have I Ever Season 1

2024-11-05T12:55:21+00:00

In the era of globalization and multiculturalism, the exploration of generational differences is often encapsulated in the terms Generation Gap and Cultural Hybridity. It becomes a compelling lens to explore contemporary narratives. The Third Space (Bhabha H.K.-1994). Bhabha-becomes a crucible for generational dialogue, where past, present, and future intersect. This analytical study delves into the acclaimed television series Never Have I Ever—specifically its inaugural season—to unravel the complexities of cultural identity, generational clashes, and the fusion of diverse influences. By examining character interactions and dialogues, one can uncover the complexities of cultural identity and generational clashes. The generation gap is highlighted by Devi and her mother’s contrasting views, reflecting a clash between modern American influences and traditional Indian values. The series provides a nuanced depiction of how this Generation Gap can lead to conflict but also growth and understanding. Through a close examination of specific scenes of the drama, this study sheds light on the intricate ways in which generational differences influence cultural understanding and representation. The findings offer valuable insights for creators to develop subtle, refined, and layered storylines that reflect diverse cultures and complex generational dynamics. Informing ongoing conversations around diversity and inclusion in educational spaces. These findings further underscore potential advantages of cross-cultural mentorship for mentors as well as mentees. This is the intellectual crossroad into which she leads the readers and it reveals the balancing act between tradition and transformation. Only through the bridging of these divides and the embracing of hybridity, a society ever hopes to forge an existence that is more compatible with all generations.

Effect of Physical Activity on Students Academic Achievements: Mediating Role of Hedonic and Eudaimonic Wellbeing

2024-10-29T14:00:24+00:00

As we know that all around the world education is considered a very important factor towards a successful life, similarly in Pakistan it is also given the same value. Although it does not go hand in hand with physical activity, both mental and physical health play an important role with each other. This thesis presents an introduction to physical activity and academic performance using hedonic and eudaimonic wellbeing as a mediating factor. A quantitative study was carried out with 300 students from different departments of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan situated in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Regression analysis was evaluated using the SPSS data analysis software. According to the results, physical activity played a positive effect to the academic concert of the students. It was therefore as evidenced by the findings that hedonic and eudaimonic happiness also facilitated the relationship between physical activity and academic performance. Finally, the hypothetical and everyday contribution of the learning towards the existing literature and rural development in particular is examined.

Language Appropriation and Abrogation in Mulk Raj Anand’s Private Life of an Indian Prince

2024-11-04T17:37:13+00:00

The standard English of colonizers is increasingly challenged by the indigenization of English, particularly through post-colonial literature. Mulk Raj Anand exemplifies this shift in his novel, Private Life of an Indian Prince, where he develops a unique style that infuses Indian elements. His techniques include glossing, un-translated words, code-switching, syntactic fusion, neologism, and translation equivalence, which collectively enrich the text and resist the dominance of standard English. The study employs a qualitative close reading and utilizes Ashcroft et al.’s model of appropriation and abrogation of English. Anand primarily uses intra-sentential and emphatic code-switching, with limited inter-sentential switching. His methods of appropriating English through glossing and translation highlight the blending of Indian and standard English while only occasionally rejecting colonial language norms. This approach reflects India’s active engagement with colonial legacies, as it deconstructs and adapts Western influences to align with local customs and traditions.

The Role of Education on Women's Socio-Cultural Empowerment in Newly Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

2024-11-13T13:52:57+00:00

As a fundamental social institution, education plays a vital role in shaping society. The institution of education is a bed-rock of societal norms, values, and progress. It is dynamic for the development and prosperity of society and in the transformation of knowledge and promoting human empowerment, despite of gender. The objective of the study is to measure the influence of education on women's socio-cultural empowerment in the newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The nature of the study is quantitative. Sample size of 225 (female school teachers) were selected through the Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table from three districts Khyber, Mohmand and Kurram newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The data were collected from 225 school teachers (Primary, Middle, and High) through structured questionnaires and then were analyzed. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, and the results were presented in a clear and concise manner through tables and frequency distributions. Findings of the study showed that: Women's responses 62.96% showed that education supports her to solve gender inequality in society. 42.10% of teachers responded that education promotes her to modify the cultural norm in the society respondents. 61.1% of respondents believed education facilitates woman to bring change in her working position in the society. 55.5% of those surveyed believed that education helps her to reduce female drop out ratio in learning institute. The respondents, who made up 52.63%, agreed that education empowers her to know rights regarding property which has positive influence on women’s empowerment. The result shows that education can evolve women's socio-cultural empowerment in the real sense in newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is recommended that awareness workshops, seminars, and training should be needed both for female teachers and the general community regarding the importance of education and how education empowers women socio-culturally.

Facebook and Political Socialization in Pakistan: An Exploratory Study

2024-11-19T14:44:30+00:00

Facebook is a social networking site where users, especially young people, can connect with each other for a variety of reasons, including political socialization. This study examines how young people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan, make use of Facebook for political information and in turn political socialization. The Uses and Gratification theory provides theoretical foundation for the current research study. Data collection was accomplished using a survey research methodology. A standardized questionnaire served as the research tool in this exploratory research. Students enrolled in seven selected universities of KP made up the population for this study. In total, 525 students, including undergraduate and graduate were selected using convenient sampling technique. The sample size was extracted from the total enrolment of the aforementioned universities by using the Cochran's formula. The researcher received 501 responses from participants. Analysis of the data disclosed that political parties and politicians engage with voters by means of Facebook for political socialization.

What Matters More for Old Age? Vulnerability Assessment using Household Survey of Pakistan

2024-11-21T14:56:38+00:00

Vulnerability depends on three risk factors, i.e. exposure to risk, sensitivity towards risk and adaptive capacity. At present there is no standard indicator to analyze the vulnerability of old age in Pakistan. This paper addresses the challenge. The main objective in this paper is to identify how household-specific factors influence old age vulnerabilities. Logistic regression is used for empirical analysis and data is driven from Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES 2018-19) of Pakistan. The results show that 21% of individuals aged 80 years and above fall into severely vulnerable category, and 34% of 70-80 years of age are moderately vulnerable. It further reveals that older women are more vulnerable than men and urban resident’s health status is not promising, with a higher sensitivity status. The findings serve as a reference for identification and effective interventions to address the old age vulnerabilities and design a sustainable social protection system for the old age population.

Rituals, Spiritual Practices, and their Symbolic Meanings: A Sociological insight into Spiritual Devotion at the Shrine of Pir Baba

2024-11-30T05:55:52+00:00

This study explores the rituals and spiritual practices at the shrine of Pir Baba, a famous saint venerated by a large number of people from across Pakistan. The study documents the various rituals and a ceremonial activity performed by the devotees at the shrine of Pir Baba and explores the religious and symbolic significance, functions, and meanings attached by devotees to these rituals. Using qualitative research methods, data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 30 participants, including 10 resident devotees and 20 visitor devotees, categorized by age, gender, education, and location. Thematic analysis, following Braun and Clarke's six-step approach, was used to identify common themes and insights from the data, providing a comprehensive understanding of the spiritual and cultural practices at the shrine. The study reveals that the devotees perform different rituals at the shrine of Pir Baba, including prayers, recitation of the holy Quran, circling the shrine, tying threads, eating holy salt, and celebrating the annual Urs, which reflects profound spiritual devotion and cultural traditions. These practices symbolize blessing seeking, protection, spiritual reflection, and divine mercy while fostering communal spirituality and interconnectedness among the devotees.