Poster #92 - Satire and Resistance: A Comparative Perspective on Political Humor in Pakistan"

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Abstract

Since the inception of Pakistan in 1947, political satire and humor have emerged as

significant components of its infotainment industry. This study explores the satire and

political humor industry in Pakistan, concentrating on the lived experiences and

motivations of satirists and satire producers involved in the craft. It is conducted using

qualitative research methodology that involves Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

(IPA) of semi-structured interviews of famous satirists and satire producers in Pakistan.

The study identifies several major themes, including the definition of satire, satire as a form

of dissent, the production of satire, and more. It also provides a chronological history of

satire and humor in Pakistan, providing a perspective into contemporary satire and tracing

its roots from the pre-colonial times to the modern placement in the industry.

Author

• Mahrukh Maqsood, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
  Presenting Author