STIGMATIZATION AND PRESTIGE OF DIALECTAL UNITS IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH: A SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS

This article examines the sociolinguistic nature of dialectal units in Uzbek and English, focusing on their stigmatization and prestige levels within speech communities. The study analyzes how dialects function as markers of social identity, how certain varieties acquire prestige, and how others become stigmatized. The research relies on comparative analysis and empirical sociolinguistic findings, demonstrating that both Uzbek and English dialects reflect social stratification, cultural values, and power relations. The article concludes that dialect stigmatization is socially constructed rather than linguistically justified.