GENDER REPRESENTATION OF FAMILY RELATIONS IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH PROVERBS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19212930Keywords:
gender linguistics, proverbs, paremiology, family relations, Uzbek proverbs, English proverbs, gender stereotypes, parental rolesAbstract
Proverbs represent one of the most expressive forms of folklore reflecting the cultural values, social norms and worldview of a nation. This article examines gender representation in Uzbek and English proverbs related to family relationships. Special attention is paid to the roles of father and mother as depicted in paremiological units. The study analyzes how proverbs reflect traditional gender stereotypes, parental authority, emotional bonds and family hierarchy. Comparative analysis reveals both similarities and differences between Uzbek and English cultural perceptions of family roles. While Uzbek proverbs emphasize the father’s authority and hierarchical structure of the family, English proverbs often highlight the emotional influence of the mother. The results demonstrate that proverbs function as linguistic markers of gender ideology and cultural identity.
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