THE LINGUISTIC IDENTITY CRISIS OF UZBEK YOUTH: HOW CODE-SWITCHING BETWEEN UZBEK, RUSSIAN, AND ENGLISH SHAPES THEIR SELF-PERCEPTION
Keywords:
linguistic identity, code-switching, Uzbek youth, multilingualism, self-perception, sociolinguistics, language policy, UzbekistanAbstract
This study examines the linguistic identity crisis experienced by Uzbek youth as they navigate code-switching between Uzbek, Russian, and English languages. It explores how frequent language switching influences their self-perception, cultural affiliation, and sense of belonging. Drawing on sociolinguistic theories and empirical data, the research highlights the complex interplay between language use and identity formation in a multilingual context. The paper discusses implications for education, language policy, and youth cultural development in Uzbekistan.
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