Analyzing Language as a Reflection and Construction of Individual and Group Ideologies in Pakistan and India Conflict: A Discourse-Based Study

Abstract

This study elucidates the individual and group identities are greatly influenced by language, which also helps to identify the ways in which one group differs from another. It also explores the function of language in creating personal identities in the Pakistani setting. Drawing on purposive sampling and Fairclough’s three-dimensional model of Critical Discourse Analysis unveil the development of media literacy among Pakistani media authorities and audiences. Qualitative method is used to express the ideologies that are presented in Pakistani and Indian media. The results indicate that language is deliberately used in both Indian and Pakistani contexts to promote collective ideas, build national identities, and defend political positions. This study expresses that monoglossic ideologies are used from both sides. Urdu over regional languages is seen in Pakistani discourse and Hindi is dominant in Indian discourse. This study suggests the importance of recognition of national and regional languages in resolving disputes.