CODE-SWITCHING IN UZBEKISTAN: CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND LINGUISTIC DIMENSIONS IN COMPARATIVE CONTEXT

Abstract

This article examines the multifaceted dimensions of code-switching in Uzbekistan, exploring its cultural, social, and linguistic implications within a rapidly evolving multilingual landscape. As the nation navigates the intersection of tradition and modernization, code-switching between Uzbek, Russian, and English serves as a vital communication strategy and a significant social marker of identity and belonging. The study highlights how linguistic choices are deeply intertwined with socio-political history, where Russian remains a lingua franca in urban centers while English gains prominence among younger generations and in globalized sectors.