Language, Ideology and Gender: A Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis of The Empty Room by Sadia Abbas

Abstract

This study investigates the profound relationship of language, ideology and gender by analyzing the text The Empty Room by Sadia Abbas in the light of Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis approach propounded by Michelle Lazar (2005) and the principles of feminist critical discourse analysis (Lazar, 2014). Furthermore, the research study is qualitative and interpretive in nature and descriptive in design. The researchers trace and disclose that language works as a bridge between discursive patterns and understanding of ideology in the narrative with respect to gender-based discrepancies. The research study further found that language (linguistic items) constructs and supports ideological perspectives that exist in patriarchal society. This study will be helpful for future researchers in understanding the discursive relationship of ideology and gender.