A SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF GENDERED USAGE OF SOMATIC PHRASEMES IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES

Authors

  • To'qsanova Sayyora Sulaymonqulovna English language teacher in Academic Lyceum Termez Engineering Agrotechnologies University Author

Keywords:

Sociolinguistics, somatic phrasemes, gendered language, Uzbek, English, cultural norms, gender roles, linguistic hybridization, cross-cultural communication, globalization.

Abstract

This article explores the sociolinguistic aspects of gendered usage of somatic phrasemes in Uzbek and English languages. Somatic phrasemes, which metaphorically reference body parts, are analyzed to uncover their role in reflecting and reinforcing cultural and social norms regarding gender. The study highlights how these expressions vary in usage between men and women, shaped by traditional values, societal expectations, and cultural contexts. It also examines the similarities and differences in gendered linguistic patterns between the two languages, revealing the interplay between individualism and collectivism. The paper further discusses how globalization and linguistic hybridization influence the evolving use of somatic phrasemes, shedding light on the broader implications for understanding gendered discourse in a cross-cultural perspective.

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Published

2025-01-10