PORTRAYAL OF RELIGIOUS MINORITIES IN BRITISH PRINT MEDIA: A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF HINDU COMMUNITY

Authors

  • Ms. Sidra Chaudhry Department of Media & Communication Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Dr. Amrat Haq Department of Media & Communication Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the portrayal of religious minority particularly Hindu in the British news media (The Guardian and The Telegraph) within the period of five years i.e. 2020-2024 through the Fairclough method of Critical Discourse Analysis. It analyzed 17 news articles with the purposive sampling technique. The selected news article reflects the neutral to positive image of the Hindu community. It has been observed the nationalist ideology under the Modi govt also highlight their geopolitical shift.

Keywords- Portrayal, Religious Minorities In British Print Media, Critical Discourse Analysis Of Hindu Community

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Published

2026-05-13

How to Cite

Ms. Sidra Chaudhry, & Dr. Amrat Haq. (2026). PORTRAYAL OF RELIGIOUS MINORITIES IN BRITISH PRINT MEDIA: A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF HINDU COMMUNITY. Policy Journal of Social Science Review, 4(5), 326–345. Retrieved from https://www.policyjssr.com/index.php/PJSSR/article/view/959

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 5 (2026): Policy Journal of Social Science Review

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