Smile, Laugh & enjoy your life

 I am a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.” — Maya Angelou Today, I will share my views in support of this stance that a Pakistani woman can attain her aspirations by following modern trends rather than social norms.  I will start with the quote of Diane Mariechild,that a woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform. Yes ! I firmly believe that a woman who embraces modern trends rather than strictly adhering to traditional norms can give her financial freedom and individual success. Furthermore,she can contribute as a well informed and skillful workforce for Pakistan.We all knew that Pakistan is a masculine-dominated society where women face several social expectations and norms.These expectations include  domestic responsibilities, child bearing, early marriages,especially in rural areas. But fortunately, during the recent decades, Pakistan has undergone significant changes in social dynamics because of urbanization,glo...

“If we couldn’t laugh we would all go insane.”  ―Robert Frost Laughter is a universal language that is common in all cultures and societies. It brings people together, creating social cohesion by bringing smiles to the faces of the interlocutors, causing them to chuckle, also involving them in bursts of convulsive laughter. The interrelationship between psychology ,humor, and laughter is inextricable. Psychological studies on humor and laughter help us explore why we find certain jokes, memes, pranks and inadvertent slips of the tongue mirthful and hilarious. In this blog, we will unravel the certain psychological facts, delve into humor research ,trace its evolutionary roots and explore the cognitive processes involved behind humor.  1.Evolutionary Roots of Humor: Evolutionary studies suggest that laughter predates human language, with apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, rats and dolphins and other animals exhibit laughter-like behavior. Rats emit high frequency ultrason...

 Introduction of psychology of humor: After contemplating a lot to decide my blogging niche , I have decided to write about humor. Though I am not a person who cracks jokes or a person with good sense of humor . So, you will not find my blog tone  mirthful. But I am sure after reading my series of  blogs on psychology related humor and laughter , you guys will be acquainted with various psychological and linguistic phenomena and social dilemmas. We all experience humor in our daily life after hearing a joke or mirthful anecdote, witty comment, watching standup comedy or pranks or an inadvertent ( unintentional) slip of the tongue by politician. Our response towards  such different forms of humor are different. Some will chuckle, some will only crack a smile and others will burst out in peals of convulsive laughter. Such responses are accompanied by salubrious and pleasant feelings of emotional well being and mirth. Some will be offended by it.  Humor is an enjoy...

 Urdu Hindi Controversy The Urdu-Hindi controversy in 19th-century British India played a significant role in shaping Hindu and Muslim identities. Scholars have debated whether the choice of Urdu as a symbol for Indian Muslims was influenced primarily by instrumental factors or extra-rational reasons. Some argue that it was used as a symbol of Muslim separatism by the Muslim League and the Aligarh Movement. Others point to manipulation of symbols by the elite, including Urdu, to safeguard their interests. Language, particularly Urdu for Muslims and Hindi for Hindus, served as important symbols in identity construction. While religion was the primary defining feature of Muslim identity, language played a crucial role in both Hindu and Muslim communities.  The Birth of Modern Hindi The birth of modern Hindi and its relationship with Urdu is complex. Linguists consider Hindi and Urdu as two styles of the same language, sharing an inflectional system and basic vocabulary. Modern H...