Linguistic analysis of language used in placards observed during Aurat March 2020

Authors

  • Tooba Tauqir
  • Khadija Akram

Keywords:

Language, Aurat March, Slogans, , Ideological Square Model, Van Dijk

Abstract

The current paper presents an attempt to provide the overview of language of placards in
'Aurat March' of this year – 2020. The research includes analysis of language used in
Aurat March from linguistic point of view and specifies linguistic means used in the
relevant placards. The paper describes the use and purpose of linguistic devices in the
feminist movement within Pakistani context. The language use in selected posters was
analysed the Ideological Square Model suggested by Van Dijk.

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https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/pakistan-women-march-stirs-controversy/1757355

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Published

2020-12-30

How to Cite

Tauqir, T. ., & Akram, K. . (2020). Linguistic analysis of language used in placards observed during Aurat March 2020. Competitive Linguistic Research Journal, 1(2). Retrieved from https://clrjournal.com/index.php/clrjournal/article/view/11

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): 2020 (Volume 1 - Issue 2)

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