ISSUE

Volume-II

, Issue-I

(FALL 2019)

  1. HOME
  2. ISSUE

Search Article



01 - Media Imperialism: A Postmodern Analysis

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2019(II-I).01
10.31703/girr.2019(II-I).01      Published : Dec 2019

Abstract

    This paper aims to build an understanding of postmodern phenomena, that what exactly it means and how it relates to media in general and media imperialism in particular. The claim of modernists that we, the masses are so immersed in the mediatized lifestyle that we have blurred the lines between reality and media is discussed thoroughly that how the distinction has almost disappeared. This study e... Details

    Media Imperialism, Hyper-Reality, Images, Postmodernism

    (1) Huma Masood
    Student, Department of International Relations, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Saira Parvin
    Lecturer, Department of Politics and IR, Islamic International University Islamabad, Pakistan.
PDF Details

02 - The Female Brigade of the Islamic State (ISIS): Why Feminism Fail to Respond?

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2019(II-I).02
10.31703/girr.2019(II-I).02      Published : Dec 2019

Abstract

    The purpose of this article is to discuss the concept of "Female Jihad" coupled with discussion of the causes which compel women to join the ranks of the Female Brigade of Islamic State (IS). Women from the western, developed societies also join IS for multiplicity of reasons. The light is also shed over tools utilized by ISIS to attract the young and vulnerable. The article also focuses on the th... Details

    Feminism, Feminists, Gender, Discrimination, Islamic State (ISIS), Al-Khansaa, Marginalization

    (1) Hamid Iqbal
    Lecturer, Department of International Relations, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Hanif Khalil
    Director, National Institute of Pakistan Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Usama Arshad
    Independent Research Analyst
PDF Details
================================================== -->