EPITHETS AND GENDER: LINGUOCULTURAL APPROACHES TO CREATING MALE AND FEMALE IMAGES IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

Abstract

This article analyzes the linguocultural approaches to creating male and female images through epithets in English and Uzbek. It explores the semantic and cultural nuances of gendered epithets and their correlation with societal stereotypes. The study highlights the challenges of translating such epithets, particularly the shifts or losses in meaning and the adaptation processes shaped by cultural norms. Findings emphasize cross-cultural linguistic differences and the significance of gendered expressions in translation.