"Discourse of Resistance: A Critical Analysis of the Use of 'Taghoot' in Sahil Adeem and Khalil Rahman’s Media Narratives"

Abstract

The research work employs FCDA to examine Pakistani online show of Sahil Adeem and Khalil ur Rahman Qamar that debate Taghoot (2024). The research uses purposive sampling and thematic analysis to investigate power dynamics, gender inequality and discrimination by employing Lazar's FCDA model (2005, 2007). The analysis suggests that Taghoot pinpointed critical gender concerns in Pakistan. Additionally, the study revealed the ongoing gender inequities in a variety of contexts, including Niqah acceptance by someone else instead of female,bodily autonomy, child abuse,  and injustice. Since, these Shows anchor Asba  harmonize with the sentiments expressed when Sahil Adeem Called “ JAHIL” that 95% female are “JAHIL” they recognize the pervasive and ingrained nature of gender discrimination faced by women and marginalized communities in Pakistan, therefore they advocate for changes that challenge existing oppressive structures and traditional ideologies, striving for a society that embodies principles of equality, justice and freedom for all. Their call for trans formative societal shifts seeks to create a more equitable and fairer world that values the autonomy and rights of every individual.

Keywords- Discourse of Resistance, Critical Analysis 'Taghoot’, Sahil Adeem and Khalil Rahman’s Media Narratives

The research work employs FCDA to examine Pakistani online show of Sahil Adeem and Khalil ur Rahman Qamar that debate Taghoot (2024). The research uses purposive sampling and thematic analysis to investigate power dynamics, gender inequality and discrimination by employing Lazar's FCDA model (2005, 2007). The analysis suggests that Taghoot pinpointed critical gender concerns in Pakistan. Additionally, the study revealed the ongoing gender inequities in a variety of contexts, including Niqah acceptance by someone else instead of female,bodily autonomy, child abuse,  and injustice. Since, these Shows anchor Asba  harmonize with the sentiments expressed when Sahil Adeem Called “ JAHIL” that 95% female are “JAHIL” they recognize the pervasive and ingrained nature of gender discrimination faced by women and marginalized communities in Pakistan, therefore they advocate for changes that challenge existing oppressive structures and traditional ideologies, striving for a society that embodies principles of equality, justice and freedom for all. Their call for trans formative societal shifts seeks to create a more equitable and fairer world that values the autonomy and rights of every individual.

Keywords- Discourse of Resistance, Critical Analysis 'Taghoot’, Sahil Adeem and Khalil Rahman’s Media Narratives