GENDER CHARACTERISTICS OF PLACE NAMES: A CULTURAL, HISTORICAL, AND LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS
Keywords:
place names, gender characteristics, toponymy, semantic analysis, patriarchal society, gender equality.Abstract
This article analyzes the gender characteristics of place names from linguistic, historical, and cultural perspectives. The study examines the semantic and etymological aspects of toponyms associated with men and women, as well as the influence of gender stereotypes and social changes on geographical naming. The findings reveal that while place names reflect patriarchal structures, they are gradually evolving to align with the principles of gender equality.
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