The representation of «woman» in english proverbs

Аннотация

Proverbs were first employed verbally without any supporting evidence in recorded literature, according to their origins. They have their origins in a country’s oral traditions. Folk literature known as proverbs condenses the nation’s knowledge into a few sentences. Proverbs, like other forms of folk literature like jokes and riddles, do not just appear out of thin air or are the creations of mythological beings; rather, they are always the products of human invention, whether done knowingly or unknowingly. The national mentality and national symbols of spiritual culture, etc., which have a direct relationship to socio-cultural characters, are among the macro-components of the content structure of proverbs and sayings. These also include the social psychology of the language community’s members, the myriad contradictions and aspects of life, relationships between individuals and the community, and national mentality. Key words: proverbs, woman, social customs, language, nation, gender, to portray, national mentality. Proverbs are passed down from one generation to the next. Meider identified four key sources that were crucial, especially in the dissemination of proverbs from Europe, but also applicable to other cultures. The first source is ancient wisdom from Rome and Greece, which was mostly transmitted through proverbs written in Latin. Following the Bible as the second-most significant source of proverbs and Medieval Latin as the common tongue, the contemporary text is the third and fourth source [1, p.50]. He and Zhang defined proverbs as a type of folk literature made up of common people rather than academics or authorities. To communicate their experiences, workers like peasants, chefs, hunters, sailors, etc. create proverbs in a nonstandard manner. They serve as literary entranceways into a specific nation’s language, way of thinking, culture, way of life, and other social elements. Proverbs have their origins in a country’s social encyclopedia and cultural notions. Proverbs serve as cultural transmitters and carriers. By staying true to the main idea, they often have a tendency to alter exactly across ages [2, p.26]. Proverbs are seen as having a cultural bias. According to the CCJK website, these linguistic constructions possess accumulated wisdom, specific cultural meanings, and 274 XXI CENTURY RENAISSANCE IN THE PARADIGM OF SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS significant national traits. Culture is more than just customs or beliefs; it also provides insight into a people’s way of thinking and social customs. The study of proverbs dates back to the time of Aristotle, according to Meider [1, p.78]. Language is a nation’s mirror, and proverbs are sections of that language. Language is viewed by Edward et al. as a conduit to social reality. Language serves as a reflection of the country, illuminating its history, culture, as well as its ideas and ideals. Overall, gender-related proverbs provide us with knowledge on the social realities of a certain gender in a country’s culture [3, p.100]. There are innumerable sayings on gender roles and gender identities from different cultures. Numerous studies have lately been conducted regarding sexism in proverbs from many cultures, with a particular emphasis on the demeaning portrayal of women in proverbs. The researchers seek to conduct a critical examination of English proverbs for a variety of identities related to various genders, with a particular emphasis on how women are portrayed in patriarchal society. Categories of Women Proverbs Only a few proverbs about women mention their positive qualities, with the majority focusing on their flaws. The following categories are an attempt by the researchers to categorize them. 1. Women as negatively fragile, beautiful and sexual objects 2. Women as unintelligent, unproductive and gullible 3. Women as willful and evil 4. Women as burdensome 5. Women as loquacious 6. Women as a negative and positive homemaker Proverbs for women as negatively fragile, beautiful and sexual objects: 1. A woman and a glass are ever in danger. 2. Woman and a cherry are painted for their harm. 3. A woman is the weaker vessel. The phrases «vessel» and «glass» are used here to illustrate how frail women are. Due of their similarity and ease of breaking, these two items are frequently utilized by women. The word «weaker» is used in a comparative sense, indicating that a woman is being compared to a male and is hence weaker in comparison to him. Women’s bodies are delicately crafted to support the idea of beauty associated with them. The analogies used also illustrate how simple it is to manipulate a woman’s emotions and emotionally deceive her. Cherry is a fruit that has frequently been used in poetry to symbolize women and beauty. It’s interesting to note that in the early 1600s, the metaphor of a cherry was employed to symbolize women in a sexual setting. This collection of proverbs disparages the fragility and beauty of women.