THE REFLECTION OF ETHNOCULTURAL STEREOTYPES RELATED TO THE CONCEPT OF AGE IN LANGUAGE

Abstract

This article explores the reflection of ethnocultural stereotypes related to age in English and Uzbek languages. By analyzing idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and culturally embedded language, the study reveals how each language encodes societal attitudes toward youth, adulthood, and old age. The comparison highlights the differing perspectives of Western individualistic societies and Central Asian collectivist cultures, particularly in how they value wisdom, experience, and generational roles. The article also includes a comparative analysis and visual representation to underline the distribution of positive and negative age-related stereotypes