INSTITUTIONALIZING ENLIGHTENMENT IDEALS THROUGH WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

This article examines how enlightenment ideals—centered on knowledge, ethics, and civic consciousness—are being institutionalized in modern Uzbekistan through the active participation of women. The study explores key domains such as education, media, and politics, where women's roles have expanded significantly in recent years. Findings demonstrate that women are not only participants but also leaders in shaping institutional frameworks that promote moral development and national identity. The paper concludes that institutional support for women's empowerment has become a driving force in the country’s enlightenment and modernization processes.