THE IMPACT OF EXTERNAL MIGRATION ON SOCIAL MOBILITY: A SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

This article analyzes the impact of external migration on social mobility processes in Uzbek society from a sociological perspective. During the research, the directions of labor migration's impact on the economic condition, professional opportunities, and social status of the population were identified. Based on empirical data, the cases where external migration contributes to both vertical and horizontal social mobility were explored. Additionally, practical recommendations for managing migration processes and integrating migrants effectively into society were proposed.