Establishing Family and Mahalla Cooperation in Career Guidance for Students Based on A Gender Approach

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This article analyzes the importance and of the creative commons attributes 4.0 License. effective strategies of family and community cooperation in the process of guiding students toward careers based on a gender approach. It explores the social role of family and community institutions in overcoming gender stereotypes and their involvement in the career orientation of young people. The article also presents modern methods, practical recommendations, and the outcomes of social activities, offering ways to improve this process in the future. Keywords: Gender approach, equality, overcoming stereotypes, individual abilities, family cooperation, career guidance. Introduction: The education system plays a crucial role not only in providing knowledge and skills but also in preparing students for their future careers. Career guidance helps students choose professions that align with their abilities, interests, and the demands of the labor market. At the same time, the issue of gender equality remains a pressing concern in modern education, as eliminating gender stereotypes and ensuring equal opportunities are essential for the social and economic development of society. Career guidance is the process of directing students toward professions they may choose in the future, taking into account their abilities, interests, and social needs. It aims to help students select a career that aligns with their personal interests, capabilities, and the demands of the labor market. This process not only ensures the future success European International Journal of Pedagogics 22 https://eipublication.com/index.php/eijp European International Journal of Pedagogics of students but also contributes to increasing implementing targeted measures to improve their economic efficiency. standing in international indexes and rankings. In recent years, Uzbekistan has also undertaken significant efforts Gender equality is a fundamental human right that to improve its position in international rankings and ensures equal access to opportunities and resources indexes, with special attention given to the issue of for every individual, regardless of their gender. Gender gender equality. Important steps have been taken to equality also contributes to reducing poverty, ensure gender equality in the country. For instance, in improving health outcomes, and fostering economic 2019, the Law “On Guarantees of Equal Rights and growth and development. The significance of this Opportunities for Women and Men” was adopted in the principle lies in its ability to promote fairness and equal Republic of Uzbekistan. International organizations such treatment for all individuals, regardless of gender as UN Women are supporting projects aimed at identity. Gender equality in areas such as education, encouraging girls in Uzbekistan to pursue STEM fields. social protection, maternal and child health, labor and The “Girls in STEM” initiative, for example, offers free employment, and decision-making processes is a key programming and robotics courses for girls, driver of societal well-being. Gender equality in contributing to the promotion of gender equality. As a education means that all students have equal result of such reforms, it is noteworthy that the share of opportunities regardless of their gender. Today, there female students admitted to higher education are serious issues in our society concerning gender institutions increased to 40% in 2022, which marks a equality and inter-gender relations. In particular, significant growth compared to previous years. traditional stereotypes in education and career guidance processes hinder young people from making Gender theory is based on the principles of human free and informed career choices. Girls are often rights and equality, aiming to eliminate injustices based directed toward teaching, healthcare, or service- on gender. In the fields of employment and education, related professions, while boys are encouraged to gender stereotypes often lead young people toward pursue more “technical” careers such as engineering, uncertain career paths, thereby limiting their construction, or IT. For example, in Uzbekistan, over opportunities. The family serves as the primary 70% of students admitted to engineering universities environment for upbringing, and the values formed are male, while in medical fields, the majority are there influence a young person's attitude toward future female (according to 2022 statistics). Family and professions. The community (mahalla), as an additional community institutions play a vital role in shaping social environment, supports youth and helps instill the young people's values, providing social support, and principles of gender equality. Theoretically, applying a eliminating gender stereotypes. Therefore, it is gender-sensitive approach in education and career essential to develop cooperation between families and guidance helps young people fully realize their communities in guiding students t