SCIENTIFIC AND PEDAGOGICAL DIRECTIONS AND PRIORITY PRINCIPLES FOR IMPROVING GENDER RELATIONS IN UZBEK FAMILIES
Keywords:
gender relations, Uzbek family, gender equality, family education, gender pedagogy, social pedagogy, family values, parental competence, responsible parenthood, partnership, gender stereotypes, pedagogical principles.Abstract
The article examines the scientific and pedagogical foundations, major directions, and priority principles for improving gender relations in Uzbek families. In contemporary society, transformations caused by globalization, modernization, digitalization, increasing educational opportunities, and changes in social roles are influencing traditional family relations. These processes require a scientifically grounded approach to the formation of constructive, equitable, and responsible relations between women and men within the family. The study emphasizes that gender equality in the family should not be interpreted as the mechanical similarity of male and female roles, but rather as the recognition of equal human dignity, equal opportunities for personal development, shared responsibility, mutual respect, cooperation, and participation in family decision-making. Particular attention is paid to family education, parental competence, responsible fatherhood and motherhood, equitable distribution of household responsibilities, gender-sensitive upbringing of children, legal and psychological literacy, and cooperation among the family, educational institutions, mahalla, and social organizations. The article proposes a system of priority pedagogical principles, including equality, humanism, partnership, cultural sensitivity, continuity, individualization, responsibility, dialogue, prevention, and evidence-based practice. It is argued that a systematic pedagogical approach to gender relations can contribute to strengthening family stability, improving the social and psychological climate of households, reducing destructive stereotypes, and preparing younger generations for responsible family life.
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