Literature as Social Critique: A Humanistic Perspective

Authors

  • Sarah Ahmed Department of English Literature, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Asim Raza Department of Social Sciences, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66238/ijrss.v4i1.69

Keywords:

literature, social critique, humanism, social change, gender equality, class struggle, political resistance, environmental concerns

Abstract

Literature has long served as a mirror to society, reflecting its virtues, flaws, and contradictions. As a form of social critique, literature offers a nuanced exploration of societal norms, injustices, and power structures. Through a humanistic lens, this article examines the role of literature in challenging dominant ideologies, encouraging empathy, and fostering social change. By analyzing key literary works, we explore how writers have used their craft to critique political regimes, class struggles, gender inequalities, and environmental concerns, among other pressing societal issues. The article highlights the importance of literature as a tool for social transformation, offering a critique of both historical and contemporary issues from a humanistic perspective.

References

Sohail, N., Haque, A., Aziz, S., & Maruf, T. I. (2023). Impact of diffusion of innovation among Pakistani consumers’ adoption of halal cosmetics. South East Asia Journal of Contemporary Business, Economics and Law, 30(2), 39–50. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13798671

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Sarah Ahmed, & Asim Raza. (2024). Literature as Social Critique: A Humanistic Perspective. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCES, 4(1), 47–54. https://doi.org/10.66238/ijrss.v4i1.69

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024)

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