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33 Pages : 364-375

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).33      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).33      Published : Jun 2023

Politics of Hate and Social Media: Thematic Analysis of Political Hate Discourses on Facebook

    This article documented the presence of politically motivated hate content in online political discourses and also explored major themes against political opponents in Pakistan. A total of 744 posts were collected from Facebook pages affiliated with two major political parties. The amount indicates the significant amount of politically motivated hate content presented in online political discourses. The data were thematically analyzed from which 3 major themes emerged. The data revealed that political discourses were filed with denigration of opposites through abusive and disgusted language followed by the dehumanization of opposites such as naming and comparing with different animals like dogs, pigs etc. It was also found that character assassination was done by framing opposites as morally and socially characterless, by accusing them as sexually corrupt, drug addictive, and as well homosexual etc. Lastly, the opposites were framed as "anti-state", "traitors" and "foreign agents who have become "threats" to national peace, cohesion and integrity of the state and as well to destabilize the country.

    Hate Speech, Media Framing, Thematic Analysis, Political Discourse, Social Media, Pakistani Politics
    (1) Muhammad Akbar
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Media and Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aasima Safdar
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Media and Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.

21 Pages : 243-253

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).21      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).21      Published : Mar 2025

A Critical Constructivist Analysis of Global Media Framing of Hindutva Narratives and Their Impact on Indian Muslims

    The current research analyzes how global media frames Hindutva ideology, the political tactics of the BJP, and their influence on Indian Muslims. Employing a Critical Constructivist framework that combines Fairclough's (1992) Three-Dimensional Model of Critical Discourse Analysis(CDA) with Wendt's(1992) Constructivist theory of International Relations, the study analyzes video coverage by BBC, Al Jazeera, and ABC News, 2024. Through text, discursive, and social-practice analysis, the research uncovers how global narratives produce Modi as both a democratic reformer and authoritarian nationalist, commonly equating Hindu cultural identity with state power. The analysis illustrates that international media are not mere observers but active agents in shaping India's global identity and perceptions of its democratic integrity. The critical analysis of language, representation, and ideology highlights how media discourse legitimizes or resists political majoritarianism. The implications focus on the global media's framing of domestic ideologies and call for more critical literacy to decode international news narratives.

    Hindutva, Narendra Modi, Indian Muslims, global media framing, Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), Constructivism, Secularism, Democracy, Religious Nationalism, Minority Rights
    (1) Ahmed Osama Tahir
    PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, Muslim Youth University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Memona Mujahid
    PhD Scholar, Department of English, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

08 Pages : 90-99

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-III).08      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-III).08      Published : Sep 2025

Positive Discourse Analysis of Media Narratives on Artificial Intelligence

    The framing of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in media discourses affects society's perceptions of AI and its adoption. This research explores the positive narratives of Artificial Intelligence through the lens of framing theory and Positive Discourse Analysis (PDA). This research draws on 15 newspaper articles published on platforms including The News, The Week, and BBC to identify the linguistic and discursive strategies employed to present AI in a positive light. By combining theoretical insights from framing theory and PDA, the study illustrates how media narratives help in creating empowering and inclusive representations of AI. The findings offer important lessons for academics, policymakers, and people in the media and underscore the value of constructive media discourse in determining how society views potential future technologies.

    Artificial Intelligence, Media Framing, Positive Discourse Analysis, Framing Theory, Positive Narratives, Media Discourse, Societal Perception
    (1) Warda Fareed
    MPhil Scholar, Department of English Literature and Linguistics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Nasir Muhammad
    MPhil Scholar, Department of English Literature and Linguistics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muattar Hayat
    MPhil Scholar, Department of English Literature and Linguistics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.