VOICING WOMEN IN OYBEK'S ULUG' YO'L: FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER AND SOCIETY

Abstract

This article examines the representation of women in Oybek's “Ulug’ yo’l” from a feminist perspective. Set during a period of major social and political change in twentieth-century Uzbekistan, the novel reflects the evolving roles of women in both family and society. The study analyzes how Oybek portrays female characters through their responsibilities, values, and participation in social life. The findings show that the novel presents women as active and influential figures whose experiences reflect broader changes in Uzbek society. A feminist reading of “Ulug’ yo’l” provides a deeper understanding of gender roles and the development of female identity in twentieth-century Uzbek literature.