THE ROLE OF FEMALE JADIDS IN JADID ACTIVITY

Аннотация

The Jadid movement, which emerged in Central Asia at the turn of the 20th century, sought to reform society through education, modern thinking, and cultural revival. While much attention has been given to male figures of this movement, female Jadids also played an indispensable role. This article highlights the lives, courage, and intellectual contributions of remarkable Uzbek women who, often at the cost of personal freedom and safety, contributed to national awakening, educational reform, and cultural transformation during the Soviet era. Through the stories of women like Matluba Muhammad, Maryam Sultonmurodova, Xayriniso Majidkhanova, and Dilorom Yusupova, we shed light on a hidden chapter of Uzbek history and the extraordinary resilience of these female pioneers. Keywords: Female Jadids, Jadidism, Uzbek women, Matluba Muhammad, Maryam Sultonmurodova, Xayriniso Majidkhonova, Soviet repression, women's education, national awakening, cultural modernization.