مشرق اور مغرب کا تصور تانیثیت: ایک تقابلی مطالعہ

Shahid Hussain

متْن (اردو ریسرچ جرنل), Vol # 4, Issue # 1
مشرق اور مغرب کا تصور تانیثیت: ایک تقابلی مطالعہ

مشرق اور مغرب کا تصور تانیثیت: ایک تقابلی مطالعہ

Shahid Hussain/
June 30, 2023

East and West Conceptualization of Feminism: A Comparative Study

Keywords

Feminism, Intersectionality, Gender, Race, Class, Religion, Culture, Politics, Globalization, Social justice, Strategies.

Abstract

This research paper explores the intersectionality of feminist movements and their strategies, tactics, and challenges in the East and West. Drawing on historical, cultural, and political contexts, the paper examines the ways in which gender, race, class, religion, and other forms of oppression intersect and shape the experiences of women in different regions. The paper analyses the strategies and tactics employed by feminist movements, including their successes and limitations, and considers how these approaches reflect the unique challenges faced by women in different regions. The paper also discusses the importance of collaboration and solidarity across different communities to address the complex ways in which different forms of oppression intersect and shape individuals' lives. Ultimately, the paper highlights the need for feminist movements to adopt an intersectional approach and work towards greater gender equality and social justice for all.

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Hussain, S. (2023). مشرق اور مغرب کا تصور تانیثیت: ایک تقابلی مطالعہ. MATAN (متْن) Urdu Research Journal, 4(1), 40–52. https://matan.iub.edu.pk/website/journal/article/649efe8e032b8/page

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[1]Hussain, S. 2023. مشرق اور مغرب کا تصور تانیثیت: ایک تقابلی مطالعہ. MATAN (متْن) Urdu Research Journal. 4, 1 (July 2023), 40–52.

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HUSSAIN, Shahid. مشرق اور مغرب کا تصور تانیثیت: ایک تقابلی مطالعہ. MATAN (متْن) Urdu Research Journal, v. 4, n. 1, p. 40–52, 1 July2023.

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[1]S. Hussain, “مشرق اور مغرب کا تصور تانیثیت: ایک تقابلی مطالعہ”, MATAN (متْن) Urdu Research Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 40–52, July 2023, Accessed: May 11, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://matan.iub.edu.pk/website/journal/article/649efe8e032b8/page

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Hussain, Shahid. “مشرق اور مغرب کا تصور تانیثیت: ایک تقابلی مطالعہ”. MATAN (متْن) Urdu Research Journal, vols. 4, no. 1, July 2023, pp. 40–52, https://matan.iub.edu.pk/website/journal/article/649efe8e032b8/page.

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Hussain, Shahid. “مشرق اور مغرب کا تصور تانیثیت: ایک تقابلی مطالعہ”. MATAN (متْن) Urdu Research Journal 4, no. 1 (July 1, 2023): 40–52. Accessed May 11, 2026. https://matan.iub.edu.pk/website/journal/article/649efe8e032b8/page.

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1.Hussain S. مشرق اور مغرب کا تصور تانیثیت: ایک تقابلی مطالعہ. MATAN (متْن) Urdu Research Journal [Internet]. 2023 July 1 [cited 2026 May 11];4(1):40–52. Available from: https://matan.iub.edu.pk/website/journal/article/649efe8e032b8/page

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1.Hussain S. مشرق اور مغرب کا تصور تانیثیت: ایک تقابلی مطالعہ. MATAN (متْن) Urdu Research Journal. 2023;4(1):40–52. Accessed May 11, 2026. https://matan.iub.edu.pk/website/journal/article/649efe8e032b8/page

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