Gender policy in Kyrgyzstan in the context of post-soviet transformation: traditions, modernization and challenges

The relevance of the study lies in the fact that in the modern world, equal participation and full involvement of women in the processes of making political and socio-economic decisions are not only a necessary condition for economic progress, but also a key indicator of democracy, openness and security of state power and society as a whole. Moreover, such equality plays a fundamental role in ensuring stability and strengthening peace. Accordingly, the study of this problem on the example of one of the post-Soviet states is an important research task. The purpose of the article is to identify  the traditions, modernization processes and challenges in the implementation of gender policy in  Kyrgyzstan in the context of its post-Soviet transformation. The materials and methods of the research involved the use of a neorealist approach in the study, the combination of which with institutional and behavioral principles made it possible to comprehensively study the problem under consideration.  The result of the work was the understanding that the gender policy of Kyrgyzstan was formed under the influence of three key factors: the Soviet past, the processes of neotraditionalism and the country’s inclusion in the world community. Today, it is influenced by economic, political, cultural and social  aspects of the development of this state. The conclusions of the article determine that politicians and society need to apply flexible and diverse strategies to promote effective implementation of gender  policy and constantly study and adjust it in accordance with changing socio-economic conditions. Only through joint efforts and interaction between the state, society and the international community will Kyrgyzstan be able to achieve true gender equality and promote harmonious development of society. 

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