A CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY OF WOMEN’S ROLES AND CHARACTERISTICS IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH LITERARY WORKS
Abstract
This study explores the representation of women’s roles and characteristics in Uzbek and English literary traditions through a cross-cultural perspective. The research aims to identify similarities and differences in the depiction of female characters, focusing on cultural values, social expectations, identity formation, and gender roles. A qualitative comparative method is applied to analyze selected literary texts from both traditions. The findings indicate that Uzbek literature predominantly emphasizes traditional female roles such as motherhood, loyalty, and moral integrity, whereas English literature presents more diverse and individualistic female identities. However, both traditions highlight women’s emotional strength and resilience. The study concludes that cultural context significantly shapes literary representations of women while also revealing shared universal values.
Keywords
Women representation, cross-cultural study, Uzbek literature, English literature, gender roles, feminist criticism, literary comparison.How to Cite
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