FACTORS DETERMINING THE LINGUISTIC SITUATION IN THE YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

This article examines the theoretical foundations of the concept of the linguistic situation and analyzes the external and internal factors that shape it. Special attention is paid to the role of language in social development and its function within political, economic, cultural, and communicative processes. Using India as a case study, the article explores the influence of the English language during and after the colonial period, while also highlighting the significance of an independent language policy through the example of the Uzbek language.