PRAGMATIC AND LINGUACULTURAL ASPECTS OF THE EXPRESSION OF SOCIAL ROLES IN PROVERBS (BASED ON ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES)

Abstract

This article compares English and Uzbek proverbs to explore how they reflect social roles, using frameworks like speech act theory, implicature, and politeness. It examines how proverbs act as indirect directives, evaluative statements, and face-saving tools that shape societal hierarchies, gender roles, family dynamics, and authority. English proverbs highlight individualism, patriarchy, and achievement, while Uzbek proverbs focus on collectivism, filial piety, and community values. The study identifies key differences, such as English’s “Like father, like son” versus Uzbek’s “Olma tagiga olma tushadi” and gender norms, revealing universal patterns and culture-specific strategies in role transmission.