THE DIFFERENCES IN CATEGORIZING GROUP PHENOMENA IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK CULTURE

Categorization is cognitive work. The way simplification helps us to process, use, and remember complex information is significant. It explains that categorization is not purely a logical exercise — it is subject to culture, language, and social factors. The process itself is dynamic, changing with historical circumstances, and affecting not only the way we share but also our values and priorities as a society. Key words: Categorization, social categories, cultural difference, cognition, prototype theory.