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Title اکیسویں صدی میں پاکستانی اردو افسانے کا سماجی تناظر:تغیر پذیر معاشرتی اقدار کی عکاسی کا تحقیقی و تنقیدی مطالعہ

Author(s) Sidra Tahir

Abstract ABSTRACT This Research work examines the Pakistani Urdu Fiction of 21 st century from a social context, focusing on the reflection of changing social values. The study aims to understand how contemporary Urdu Literature portrays and responds to the evolving social dynamics in Pakistan. Society is never precisely the same from one moment to the next. Change is the very core of life. Society accepts global influences, it is affected by all sorts of factors, problems, and development projects. These issues include natural disasters, technological advancements and socio-political transformations etc. which affect the situation profoundly. Social change breaks the traditional process that gives rise to new demands. As a society develops and accepts the effects of other factors, its values also change. It absorbs some new beliefs, customs, values, and 7 practices. Literature is a mirror of society. The writers, with different aspects of expression, are set to reflect social values, customs, and issues. The lives of people living in any human society are reflected by their traditions, beliefs, and values. That is why this research has examined its reflection in Urdu fiction. To study under this research project out of three major Perspectives of sociology Functionalism and Emile Durkheim’s “Theory of Social Facts” has been considered. The basis of this theory is that society develops through common values. “Social Facts” refers to the external and objective aspects of society that have a powerful influence on individuals. Functionalists believe that social values are a necessary part of social organization and that changes in social values can help to adapt society to changing circumstances. These changes can be gradual or rapid, and they can have far-reaching effects on social institutions and patterns of social behavior. This theory emphasizes that for a healthy society, society needs to find a balance between tradition and innovation to ensure its continued stability and well-being. In view of this research and critical study of the changing social values in the Short Stories published during the first two decades of the 21st century. The Research Design Of study is Qualitative. Textual analysis (Descriptive method) has been used as a research method. Data was collected from both sources i.e., Primary, and secondary sources. The research is structured into four chapters; the first chapter presents as general introductory (A study of values and causes of social change which affects the values, Introduction to theories of sociology, a general introduction to Emile Durkheim's works and an overview of Pakistani Urdu fiction.) Particularly in this chapter the essential conceptual material has been brought into sharper focus. While the second, third and fourth chapter deals with the reflection of social values in 21st century fiction and at the end finally, the overview concludes the study, results and recommendations are presented. The study reveals that Pakistani Urdu fiction of the 21 st century reflects a complex interplay between tradition and modernity, local and global influences, and conservative and progressive values. The selected work also depicts various social issues. 8 The Findings of this research contributes to the existing body of knowledge on Pakistani Urdu Fiction and its relationship with the changing social fabric. By analyzing the works in the context of evolving societal values, this study provides valuable insights into the cultural, political, and social landscape of Pakistan in 21 st century. This research also highlights the role of literature as a mirror that reflects and critiques the prevailing social conditions, making it a significant medium for understanding and navigating societal transformations. This research invites other researchers on the selected genre of fiction in multiple ways in our postmodern world.

Type Thesis/Dissertation PhD

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Department Urdu

Language Urdu

Publication Date 2024-09-24

Subject Urdu

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