EXPLORING GENDER AND IDENTITY THROUGH LANGUAGE IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH SOCIETY

Authors

  • Italova Dilsuz Yoqubjon kizi, Davlatova Mukhayyo Khasanovna Turon University, Master’s Program in Linguistics (Languages): English 1st-year Master’s Student, Bukhara State medical institute named after Abu Ali ibn Sina The head of Uzbek language and literature, Russian and English department, PhD

Keywords:

Gender;Identity;contemporary English;inclusive language;gender-neutral vocabulary; pronouns; neopronouns; sociolinguistics;language change; language and power; non-binary identities; digital communication; media influence; linguistic diversity; gender representation; social inclusion; feminist linguistics.

Abstract

This article examines how contemporary English reflects, constructs, and negotiates gender and identity in modern society. As language continues to change in response to cultural, political, and technological developments, gender-inclusive and identity-affirming linguistic forms have become more visible. Through exploring pronoun innovations, shifts in vocabulary, media influences, and sociolinguistic theories, this study shows that language not only communicates meaning but also shapes social perception and power relations.

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Published

2026-01-31

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Italova Dilsuz Yoqubjon kizi, Davlatova Mukhayyo Khasanovna. (2026). EXPLORING GENDER AND IDENTITY THROUGH LANGUAGE IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH SOCIETY. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 16(01), 934–938. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/3139

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Vol. 16 No. 01 (2026): Volume 16 Issue 01

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