BIRTH-RELATED CEREMONIES AND CUSTOMS IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES

Аннотация

This thesis provides a comparative analysis of birth rituals and customs in Uzbek and English. The research study examines the role of national traditions in modern society, their social and cultural significance. Uzbek rituals such as “Crib Wedding”, “Baby Shower” and other birth-related events in English culture are presented on the basis of a comparative analysis. The national identity of these customs and their changes in the processes of modern globalization are highlighted. Keywords: Birth rituals, cradle wedding, baby shower, baby shower, tradition, cultural customs, English and Uzbek culture, modernity, globalization.