Doğu Dilleri Dergisi

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Language, which is the most important communication tool belongs to the study of the linguistics. Sociolinguistics, a joint field of study between sociology and linguistics, examines the social function of language and how it is transmitted from one society to another. Proverbs, which form the basis of linguistic research, are passed down from generation to generation and provide information about the cultural and socio-economic structure of society, while contributing to the survival of traditions and customs that are part of the spiritual values of society. These proverbs open an important perspective into understanding the social role of women in Urdu culture and a means of observing changes in cultural values over time. Discourse analysis was used as the data collection method. Secondary data were obtained through the internet, dictionaries, books and native speakers. The source was analysed through data collection and the proverbs describing the place of women in society were selected from the proverbs, thus making the role of women in society and the meanings attributed to women transparent. As a result of the research, the fact that women are in a subordinate position in the societies living in the Indo-Subcontinent has resulted in the language used for women having negative connotations; on the contrary, the fact that men are in a primary position has resulted in the language elements used for men having positive values that put the men superior position.