Journal of Social Sciences Research & Policy (JSSRP)

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

Aqsa Bibi — 2024-11-10

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

Maryam Noor — 2024-11-11

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

Durkho Farhad — 2024-11-15

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.