CROSS-CULTURAL AND GENDER-BASED PERSPECTIVES ON EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK COMMUNICATION

Abstract

This paper investigates emotional expression in English and Uzbek communication from both cross-cultural and gender-based perspectives. The study draws on existing theories in sociolinguistics and communication studies to explore how emotional attitudes are encoded through language and shaped by social norms. Special attention is given to gender differences in expressive behavior, highlighting how men and women employ distinct linguistic and pragmatic strategies in conveying emotions. The analysis demonstrates that while English discourse often reflects individualistic and explicit emotional expression, Uzbek communication tends to emphasize collectivist values, indirectness, and politeness. Furthermore, women in both cultures are more inclined toward affective and relational communication, whereas men predominantly utilize instrumental and status-oriented speech patterns. The paper also considers verbal and non-verbal aspects of communication, including emotional disclosure, conflict management, and pragmatic markers. The findings reveal both universal tendencies and culturally specific features in emotional expression, contributing to the broader field of comparative linguistics and intercultural communication.