MEN IN GEORGIAN PROVERBS (LINGUA-CULTURAL ANALYSIS OF PROVERBS)

Journal Title: World Science - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3

Abstract

This article reviews those Georgian proverbs, that show views of Georgians on the subject of Masculinity. In analyzed material one can clearly see masculine characters that are typical to Georgian culture. Generally, in Georgian proverbs Men are symbols of wisdom, wit and bravery. It is easy to see that in Georgia Men always held privileged position. In some dialects (especially in mountainous ones) girls were never mentioned as offspring. In traditional Georgian family Son always held favored positions as they always were considered as family name inheritors. Things demanded from men by society were: Wisdom, Bravery and Perseverance through tough times. Small part of Georgian proverbs shows men in satirical-humorous ways, were is mocked their inability to be what they are expected to. The article is prepared on the basis of the Young Scientists grant of the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation (#YS15_2.6.2_25).

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T. Gitolendia

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T. Gitolendia (2018). MEN IN GEORGIAN PROVERBS (LINGUA-CULTURAL ANALYSIS OF PROVERBS). World Science, 6(3), 33-34. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-272542