LINGUISTIC UNITS EXPRESSING “WOMAN” IN ENGLISH PROVERBS
Keywords:
woman, English proverbs, linguistic units, gender representation, metaphor, cultural linguistics, stereotypesAbstract
This article examines linguistic units expressing the concept of “woman” in English proverbs. Proverbs are considered an important source of cultural and linguistic knowledge, reflecting social attitudes, stereotypes, and values. The study analyzes how different lexical and metaphorical expressions related to women are used in English proverbs and what cultural meanings they convey. The findings show that proverbs often represent women through roles such as mother, wife, daughter, or symbolic figures associated with beauty, wisdom, weakness, or influence. The research highlights both positive and negative representations, demonstrating the cultural complexity of the concept of “woman” in English proverbial wisdom.
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