Women's Organizations in the Soviet Period: Essence and Purpose

Abstract

The function and goals of women's organizations in Uzbekistan during the Soviet era are covered in this article. It delineates the three primary phases of the Soviet Union's gender policy between 1917 and 1991. The Soviet Women's Committee and other women's groups were utilized for political ends, and the essay emphasizes how communist ideology affected their operations. The article also addresses Uzbekistan's efforts to include women in political, cultural, and economic spheres through the establishment of women's departments. It highlights the patriarchal structure that re-emerged in regard to women during the Soviet era and describes how these departments carried out initiatives to boost the social and political engagement of Uzbek women. The essay also discusses how women's departments were abolished in 1929 and how administrative strategies were then prioritized to enable women to participate in socioeconomic and cultural life. Overall, the paper sheds light on the intricate connections that existed between communist ideology, the Soviet government, and women's organizations' operations in Uzbekistan during that time.