GENDER STEREOTYPES IN ENGLISH PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS

Аннотация

Gender stereotypes in English phraseological units are examined in this study, focusing on how idioms reflect cultural views of masculinity and femininity. Using semantic, comparative, and cognitive-linguistic methods, it analyzes evaluative asymmetry and binary oppositions in gender representation. The findings demonstrate that phraseology preserves traditional gender roles and reinforces social and cultural stereotypes in language use