Women in the Social Sphere of Society (1920-1939)

Abstract

This article examines the transformation of the social status and public participation of Uzbek women during the early Soviet period, focusing on their integration into education, production, and sociopolitical life. Drawing on historical sources, archival data, and statistical indicators, the study analyzes the policies implemented by the Soviet government to promote women’s emancipation and expand their role in society. Particular attention is given to the activities of women's departments, the establishment of educational institutions such as Inpros, and the increasing involvement of women in industrial and agricultural labor from the 1920s onward. The article highlights the growing political engagement of women, their participation in local governance, and the emergence of an educated female intelligentsia. In addition, the research sheds light on the sociocultural challenges that accompanied these transformations, emphasizing the tension between traditional norms and new Soviet policies aimed at reshaping gender roles.