Men Writing Women: A Discourse Analysis of Gender Perspectives in Pakistani Editorial Letters

Abstract

The present study investigates feminism in Pakistan in general and the causes of women in particular. The researcher used letters to the editor of two leading newspapers in Pakistan as primary data. The data was analyzed using discourse analysis. It was found that educated male writers in different provinces in Pakistan support the cause of women. At the same time, it was also observed that women still face gender discrimination. The study has implications for the status of women in Pakistan. It contributes to the purpose of general awareness about women's rights and feminism in Pakistan.