INTENSIFYING CHALLENGES OF GLOBALIZATION AND MEDIA FOR THE MUSLIM WORLD

Muhammad Wasim Akbar; Mirza Jan; Imran Qureshi

Muhammad Wasim Akbar Mass Communication Department Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan
Mirza Jan Communication and Media Studies Department Khsuhal Khan Khattak University Karak
Imran Qureshi Department of Commerce, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan

Keywords: Globalization, Tickle down effects, vulnerable Muslim Societies. World stratification system, Western media

Abstract

This qualitative study investigates challenges of globalization and media for the Muslim world in respect of their culture and society. It provides analysis of the globalization, its impact on mass media and resultant trickled down effects on Muslim societies. The study contests philosophy of globalization in context of its direct interaction with vulnerable Muslim societies in the world. Goals and possible means of globalization are also a part of the research study. The analysis includes comparison of western media objectives and challenges for Muslim world through the world stratification system in globalization. The major theme of the study is to explore tripartite correlation amongst globalization, western media and Muslim societies.