TEACHING WOMEN IN NATIONAL CRAFTS IN THE YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE (ON THE EXAMPLE OF JIZAKH REGION)

Abstract

National crafts have been a reflection of the history, traditions, ethnography, lifestyle and culture of each people for centuries. In history, as a result of the development of crafts, peoples founded cities and exchanged cultures with other peoples. In the modern society in which we live, national crafts, which are considered unique examples of the creativity of our ancestors, have a special place. In various regions of the world, in particular, in Denmark, Great Britain, Germany, the USA, Argentina, China, India, Vietnam, experiences have been gained in research on ensuring employment of women by involving them in crafts, and on the scientific study of the laws of development of craft culture. Also, research is being conducted in Japan, Korea, Turkey and Kazakhstan on gender equality, social and political activity of women, approaches to education, changes in social status and cultural thinking. Like such a country, Uzbekistan has been implementing important reforms during the years of independence aimed at developing national crafts, especially popularizing crafts practiced by women.

In the years of Independence, women of Uzbekistan have been actively participating in the wide-ranging reforms being implemented in the socio-economic, political and cultural spheres of society. It should be noted that Uzbek crafts have developed in different regions of the country under their own unique conditions. Attention is being paid to creating new jobs, ensuring employment and strengthening vocational education through the development of crafts, and the ranks of businesswomen are expanding. Practical work is being carried out to further develop entrepreneurship among women, especially confectionery, sewing, and weaving among women. Currently, the majority of women in Uzbekistan are educated and active by nature. The unique products created by leading women craftsmen in the further development of national crafts are also being exhibited at world markets and international craft festivals. Women artisans from Jizzakh region are also actively participating in this process. This article analyzes the development of women's crafts in Uzbekistan during the years of independence using the example of Jizzakh region.

Keywords

National crafts in Uzbekistan during the years of independence, types of crafts, women's crafts, entrepreneurship, craft training, history of crafts, crafts of Jizzakh region.