LINGUACULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN THE CONCEPT OF MAN AND WOMAN IN ENGLISH AND KARAKALPAK LANGUAGES
Keywords:
gender, linguaculture, conceptual metaphor, Karakalpak language, English language, man, woman, gender roles, language and culture.Abstract
This article explores the linguacultural differences in how the concepts of "man" and "woman" are perceived and expressed in English and Karakalpak languages. Language, as a reflection of cultural values and social norms, often encodes gender concepts that vary across cultures. Through comparative linguistic and cultural analysis, this paper identifies key differences and similarities in gender conceptualization, metaphorical expressions, and societal roles assigned to men and women. The findings suggest that while both languages exhibit gendered expressions rooted in cultural traditions, their metaphorical frameworks and pragmatic uses reveal distinct worldviews shaped by historical, social, and ethnic contexts.
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