Understanding Cowasjee: A Content Analysis of Ardeshir Cowasjee’s Columns Through the Lens of Modern Political Ideologies

Authors

  • Muhammad Faiq Lodhi
  • Asmat Ara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46568/jmcd.v13i0.33

Abstract

This research attempts to study Ardeshir Cowasjee’s columns through the lens of modern political ideologies to understand which school of thought Cowasjee belonged to, depending on the categories found in his columns. For this study, 224 columns were selected via the SAMA publications compilation of the late journalist’s work titled ‘Vintage Cowasjee’. Content analysis method was used to conduct this study. Convenience sampling technique was utilized. The research draws upon primary sources, like interviews, as well as secondary sources, like columns, write-ups and other written material that focus on Cowasjee and his views. This study also attempts to confirm whether he was pro-dictatorship or pro-democracy. Lastly, the study also focuses upon his use of language and if he was able to produce a new style of writing.

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Published

2019-05-23

How to Cite

Lodhi, M. F., & Ara, A. (2019). Understanding Cowasjee: A Content Analysis of Ardeshir Cowasjee’s Columns Through the Lens of Modern Political Ideologies. Journal of Mass Communication Department, Dept of Mass Communication, University of Karachi, 13. https://doi.org/10.46568/jmcd.v13i0.33