DIFFERENCES IN THE USE OF GENDERLECT IN KARAKALPAK AND ENGLISH
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genderlect, Karakalpak, English, sociolinguistics, gender differences, pragmatic strategies, cultural linguistics.Abstract
This paper explores the linguistic phenomenon of genderlect—the distinct speech patterns associated with gender—within two distinct linguistic and cultural contexts: Karakalpak and English. It examines how men and women utilize language differently in these two languages, drawing on sociolinguistic theory, pragmatic discourse analysis, and cultural semiotics. By comparing lexical choices, syntactic patterns, intonation, communicative strategies, and social attitudes towards gendered language, the article highlights how gender roles and expectations shape verbal behavior. Furthermore, the study discusses how the linguistic encoding of gender in both languages reflects broader societal norms, values, and power dynamics.
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