Showcasing Women's Empowerment through Media Outlets of Pakistan
The role of media in promoting women's empowerment is crucial, especially in Pakistan where media is considered the fourth pillar of democracy. This research explores the transformative potential of media in advancing women's empowerment in Pakistan, acknowledging its role in amplifying women's voices and addressing societal norms. Despite the country's linguistic, religious, and cultural diversity, media emerges as a vital tool for disseminating information and catalyzing positive societal change. The study utilizes a qualitative method to assess female perspectives on the media's role in women's empowerment, highlighting the challenges and opportunities within the media landscape. Through analysis and discussion, the research examines the influence of media campaigns, representation, and portrayal on women's empowerment, addressing challenges such as stereotyping, limited representation, and biased coverage. This paper provides insights into the potential of media as a catalyst for women's empowerment in Pakistan through a synthesis of theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence. The data is being collected through the interviews.
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Women's empowerment, Cultural Diversity, Social Change, Media Outlets, Media Campaign
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(1) Nasir Khan
PhD, Faculty of Media & Communication Studies, University of the Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Faisal Aziz
Lecturer, Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Muhammad Jawed Aslam
Associate Professor, School of Media and Communication Studies University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA : Khan, N., Aziz, F., & Aslam, M. J. (2024). Showcasing Women's Empowerment through Media Outlets of Pakistan. Global Mass Communication Review, IX(I), 70-80. https://doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2024(IX-I).06
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CHICAGO : Khan, Nasir, Faisal Aziz, and Muhammad Jawed Aslam. 2024. "Showcasing Women's Empowerment through Media Outlets of Pakistan." Global Mass Communication Review, IX (I): 70-80 doi: 10.31703/gmcr.2024(IX-I).06
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HARVARD : KHAN, N., AZIZ, F. & ASLAM, M. J. 2024. Showcasing Women's Empowerment through Media Outlets of Pakistan. Global Mass Communication Review, IX, 70-80.
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MHRA : Khan, Nasir, Faisal Aziz, and Muhammad Jawed Aslam. 2024. "Showcasing Women's Empowerment through Media Outlets of Pakistan." Global Mass Communication Review, IX: 70-80
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MLA : Khan, Nasir, Faisal Aziz, and Muhammad Jawed Aslam. "Showcasing Women's Empowerment through Media Outlets of Pakistan." Global Mass Communication Review, IX.I (2024): 70-80 Print.
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OXFORD : Khan, Nasir, Aziz, Faisal, and Aslam, Muhammad Jawed (2024), "Showcasing Women's Empowerment through Media Outlets of Pakistan", Global Mass Communication Review, IX (I), 70-80
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TURABIAN : Khan, Nasir, Faisal Aziz, and Muhammad Jawed Aslam. "Showcasing Women's Empowerment through Media Outlets of Pakistan." Global Mass Communication Review IX, no. I (2024): 70-80. https://doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2024(IX-I).06