Culture in its tangible and intangible parts in both represents the past heritage and the present existing to all humans. Proverb is a part of participial of communities' cultures. In fact, it is a rooted, collective and social thought in nations' languages and history and carries an anthropological and sociological connotation of the social, economic, political, religious and intellectual structures…etc. It is not just balanced linguistically words but it is a machine of social controlling, because it connects different kinds of social powers as religious and symbolic one. Moreover, it draws its legislation from the past roots and the complex whole of culture. Thus, it can be considered as a mirror that reflects the nature of relationships, behavior and prevailing values. It can also be considered as a frame of reference for the process of life in society. Given that woman is a half of society, she has taken a large part in the career path of the popular proverb within the cultural structure of society. We see it raises her position for one hand or reduces it on the other hand.

Popular proverb, social standing, woman

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