LANGUAGE VARIATION AND SOCIETY: AN ANALYSIS OF WILLIAM LABOV’S STUDIES

Asanova, Ferangiz

Қўқон ДПИ. Илмий хабарлар · 2026-yil

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This article examines the contribution of William Labov to the development of sociolinguistics through his influential studies conducted in 1963 and 1972. Labov’s research demonstrated that language variation is deeply connected to social identity, class, and cultural values. His Martha’s Vineyard study revealed how pronunciation patterns can reflect local identity and resistance to outside influence, while his New York City department store study showed the relationship between speech and social class. The article discusses important sociolinguistic concepts introduced and developed by Labov, including covert prestige and hypercorrection. It also highlights the significance of his work in proving that language variation follows systematic social patterns rather than occurring randomly. Labov’s research continues to shape modern sociolinguistics and remains essential for understanding the interaction between language and society.

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MualliflarAsanova, Ferangiz
JurnalҚўқон ДПИ. Илмий хабарлар
Nashr sanasi2026-07-14
Jild8
Son05
Betlar1223-1228
TilIngliz
DOI10.70728/b.series.fil.v08.i05.179

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sociolinguistics, language variation, social class, identity, covert prestige, hypercorrection, speech patterns, William Labov.

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