Critical Discourse Analysis of Pakistani Inheritance Law and Justice System for Women

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2023
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Abstract
This research aims to analyze and develop an understanding of discourse of the Pakistani Inheritance law and justice system, where the interpretation of women inheritance rights may have potential to be manipulated. Analysis is done by using Norman Fairclough's model of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). Several practical factors of legal interpretation (which are also considered in legal drafting) are covered. The legal language bears power behind discourse that is reflected through specific lexical choices. This research analysis recurrent themes within Pakistani law of inheritance. Pakistani women often find themselves inadequately represented in statistical data concerning land ownership. This unfortunate situation places them at a significant disadvantage across all levels of society. The ownership and control of land play a pivotal role in determining power dynamics, prompting the government to intervene after the split in order to reduce the influence of landowners and reshape rural power structures. Data was gathered from both primary and secondary sources, particularly from Lahore's civil courts and legal drafting. The analysis entails identifying themes related to power dynamics within legal discourse. The Case management of civil cases has been analyzed to access the patriarchal structure.
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Authors Syed Sajid Ali Shah
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Journal Pakistan Social Sciences Review
Year 2023
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10.35484/pssr.2023(7-III)08
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https://ojs.pssr.org.pk/journal/article/view/307
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