First of all, published poet and contributor Tao Yucheng is still hosting a poetry contest, open to all readers of Synchronized Chaos Magazine.

Synchronized Chaos Poetry Contest: We seek short, powerful, imaginative, and strange poetry. While we welcome all forms of free verse and subject matter, we prefer concise work that makes an impact.

Guidelines: Submit up to five poems per person to taoyucheng921129@proton.me. Each poem should not exceed one page (ideally half a page or less). All styles and themes welcome. Deadline for submissions will be in early March.

Prizes: First Place: $50 Second Place: $10, payable via online transfer. One Honorable Mention. Selected finalists will be published in Synchronized Chaos Magazine.

Next, poet Yucheng Tao’s new chapbook, The Mirror Image of Death, has just been released from Alien Buddha Press! People can order it here.

J.J. Campbell’s new book To Live Your Dreams is also out and available to order here.

Welcome to this month’s issue, Paying Attention.

Across poetry, fiction, essays, memoir, and scholarship, this issue asks what it means to live attentively: to create honestly, remember faithfully, love fully, and choose responsibility in an impermanent world.

Jacques Fleury honors the many contributions of Black Americans to society and argues that the United States still needs to celebrate Black History Month due to their lack of knowledge of essential history and context.

Sayani Mukherjee presents spring as both gentle and haunting, reminding us that loss and regrowth are both intimate parts of our experience. Berdirahmonova Shahlo Sherzod qizi expresses poignant longing for the return of joy and love in the spring. O’giloy Kucharova celebrates the social and natural renewal of spring as Christina Chin’s haikus evoke winter’s precarity and solitude. Brian Barbeito’s work dissolves boundaries and outlines in the dark of night and the way the rain falls everywhere, inspiring an open, receptive state of mind. His next piece evokes a chilly and aesthetically under-defined winter day.

Ma Yongbo’s wintry and tough-minded poetic cycle poses the question of what it means to keep creating when permanence and perfection may be impossible. Lan Xin’s pieces honor restraint, the diversity of life, and working with the natural rhythm of life’s seasons. Mykyta Ryzhykh calls attention to how both death and rebirth in nature bring us out of our ponderings and back to the present moment. Sterling Warner draws upon fresh and salt water and psychological and physical weather Linette Rabsatt’s poems take joy in letting go of the conscious mind and listening to the natural world as a source of inspiration. Joseph Ogbonna meditates on the stillness and inspiration of an early dawn. Gezim Basha, in work translated by Marjeta Rrapaj, celebrates tender love and living an authentic life. Yo’ldosheva Zinnura writes of the need to care for and consider our impact on the environment and climate.

Mehreen Ahmed’s work explores art, creativity, complicity, and displacement. Alan Catlin’s ekphrastic poetry crafts scenes of still life interrupted by violence and chaos. Bill Tope’s short story critiques immigration enforcement violence in the United States through the terror of one wrongly targeted victim. Kelly Moyer’s absurdist, provocative video speaks to the same topic as Leticia Garcia Bradford offers a local perspective and Pat Doyne brings strident satire to the issues of the day. Umid Najjari offers a poetic tribute to those who lost their lives in the Iranian revolution. Sungrue Han’s poems evoke alienation, dislocation, and collective and individual trauma. Mahbub Alam decries human greed and the destruction of other humans and the natural world and encourages care and respect. Virginia Aronson draws attention to modern crimes committed by government agents and by international criminal gangs, suggesting a comparison.

J.J. Campbell brings his signature blend of hard-earned cynicism and exhaustion. Scott C. Holstad snatches bits of sweetness and color from complex and artificial modern life. Türkan Ergör reminds us of our mortality and vulnerability to various human struggles. Like a wanderer tiptoeing through dimly lit rooms in a house, Carl Scharwath’s poetry moves from loss to relief to conscious acceptance of stillness. Allison Grayhurst’s poetic cycle sheds, releases, and re-forms visceral emotions. Dr. Prasanna Kumar Dalai’s work carries the quiet dignity of someone who feels deeply but speaks carefully.

Mesfakus Salahin’s work addresses the alchemical transformation of formless feeling into legible thought through poetry. Shakespeare Okuni’s poem highlights the role of ritual and performance in meaning-making. Alex Johnson sets out a manifesto for artistic openness and an aesthetic that welcomes diverse sources of inspiration. Stephen Jarrell Williams evokes life, innocence, joy, and energy in his restrained pieces. Rus Khomutoff’s piece is at once overabundant, technical, and tender, perhaps more intended to be entered into than understood.

Abbas Yusuf Alhassan’s ars poetica explores the various forms poetry takes in his mind and how inspiration hits him as an artist. Duane Vorhees probes desire, time, chance, and memory. Nurbek Norchayev meditates on nature, time, and the life of the soul. Michael Robinson’s essay is a lived testimony of fear, darkness, illness, strength, forgiveness, and survival. Maja Milojkovic speaks of her personal spirituality and closeness to God. Sarah Adeyemo also reaches for her faith for comfort and the strength to keep loving even through a time of desperation and grief. Patrick Sweeney’s one or two-line thoughts provoke head-scratching and evade easy answers. Texas Fontanella jumbles a variety of words and symbols into a static buzz. Grzegorz Wroblewski’s asemic pieces reflect a mind in motion, jumping and self-editing mid-thought from one idea to another.

Susie Gharib navigates the emotional landscape of power, voice, myth, and lived reality. Mark Young contributes a fresh set of altered technicolor Australian landscapes. Cristina Deptula observes and comments on Dianne Reeves Angel’s memoir of a creative life in film production, Every Restaurant Tells a Story. Federico Wardal celebrates the film legacy of Italian filmmaker Billy Wilder. Taylor Dibbert enjoys traveling despite occasional moments of personal embarrassment. Xo’jyozova Dildora looks to ecotourism as a way to sustainably strengthen local economies.

For travel in a more metaphorical sense, Abdugafforova Muslimaxon Akmalovna reviews Qobilon Shermatov’s fantastical children’s tale The Country Inside My Grandfather’s Stomach. This book addresses issues of personal character, as each person’s “interior” reflects who they are and how they behave.

Other authors look at individual and collective character and moral choice. Eva Petropoulou Lianou’s poems express her hopes for peace, understanding, compassion, and humanity. Gordana Saric echoes that hope, wishing for worldwide love, understanding, and reconciliation. Maftuna Sultonova reminds us of the infinite value and dignity of each person. Nigora Baxtiyorova analyzes infidelity as a theme in Uzbek literature. Xasanova Aziza Kumushbek qizi peers into even more Uzbek literature and finds a timeless warning about how one’s life and dignity matter even more than one’s reputation and fame. Journalist Elisa Mascia interviews Azerbaijani author Jakhongir Nomozov and he affirms the need for authors to master their craft and speak their truth regardless of passing fads or popularity. Solid work will stand the test of time.

Dr. Jernail S. Anand suggests that a complete education not only teaches technical skills but also how to be a decent human being. Kodirova Shakhzoda highlights the cultural importance of Uzbekistan’s cultural values of compassion, courtesy, respect for nature, and courage.

Dr. Barbaros İrdelmen mourns love lost to human and societal pettiness, and to death. Bill Tope and Doug Hawley co-present a tale of loss, guilt, and redemption. Mehrinoz Tursunova’s bittersweet love poem prepares for an impending separation. Eshmatova Marjona Kamol qizi outlines ways social service systems can intervene to support children from dysfunctional families. Nurboboyeva Dilshoda Nodir qizi evaluates the psychological effects of divorce on children and suggests ways to help them through the transition.

Dildoraxon Turg’unboyeva reflects on childhood memories and her love for her departed grandfather. Gulsevar Mirzamahmudova honors her hardworking migrant laborer father for his care and determination, reflecting on how she misses him.

Malohat Ahmadjonova expresses love and gratitude for the hard work and dedication of her parents, who made sure she dressed well and received an education. Mashrabxo’jayeva Feruzakhon offers gratitude for the steady love and care of her parents. Nurullayeva Nigora Nurmurod qizi’s poem expresses her love and care for her mother, who has given her so much. Ismoilova Sarvinoz reflects on how much her parents have loved her over time and how she wishes to return the favor as they age. Shafkat Aziz Hajam fondly remembers the freedom and wonder of childhood, made possible by his caring parents.

Islamova Dilnoza Khamidovna gives thanks for a caring and steady friend as Rukhshona Khamzayeva shares her gratitude for a dedicated teacher. Zarifaxon Holiboyeva reflects on missing her family and her classmates in a young student’s piece full of tender affection. Toshpulatova Mehribonu Sherbek qizi rejoices in the love of her sweet sister. Alisherova Hurmatoy reflects on the power of her lover’s kind words to calm her spirit. Graciela Noemi Villaverde draws on elegant nature-inspired imagery to express her love. Chinese academic Bai Gengsheng pays tribute to his loyal and hardworking wife, acknowledging that her steady support over many years made his accomplishments possible.

Aziza Xasanova compares waiting for the unfolding of love to allowing a fig tree to leaf out in its season. Lan Xin’s epic, mytho-romantic piece affirms the choice of embodied and temporal love over transcendence and divinity.

Ozodbek Narzullayev’s verse expresses adoration for his country as if it were his lover. Jahongirova Gulhayo Jahongirovna’s rhyming poem pays tribute to a man of deep loyalty, patriotism and integrity. Abduganiyev Shexrozbek discusses the inter-related nature of the Uzbek national concept, legal system, and spiritual values in shaping the culture.

Kudratova Nozima Bahromovna explores the narrative style of Uzbek writer To’gay Murod. Madina Jorayeva’s essay highlights the contributions of translator and critic Ozod Sharafiddinov to Uzbek and world heritage and literature. Shahnoza Ochildiyeva translates Ozod Sharafiddinov’s essay celebrating and analyzing the literary value of poet and translator Abdulhamid Sulaymon og‘li Cho‘lpon’s contributions to Uzbek literature. Nargiza Masharipova celebrates the cultural interchanges made possible by the migration of the world’s peoples. Sultonaliyeva Go’zaloy outlines some of the factors encouraging and driving migration. Ubaydullayeva Saodat celebrates the literary artistry and truth-telling of one of Uzbekistan’s greatest poets, Alexander Feinberg. Xayrullayeva Zahro suggests ways to preserve the high literary quality of the Uzbek language and not lose it to abbreviations and modernisms. Rizoqulova Parvina Ramzovna analyzes the relation between language and culture.

Munavvar Tlewbaeva speaks of the comfort she finds by reading books by authors who understand and write of her feelings. Odinaxon Qodirova highlights ways to encourage young people to read. Yusupboyeva Madina rejoices in the persistence of reading culture among young people. Turgunova Kh. suggests strategies for teachers to effectively communicate with young Generation Z students.

Karimova Navbaxar Mahmudjanovna suggests strategies for encouraging creative thinking in children. Jorabek Muhammadolimov raises awareness of how too much scrolling and flipping online can lead to difficulty concentrating. Choriyeva Oynur warns of the consequences of overuse of smartphones and the Internet. Roziboyeva Asilakhon speaks against digital surveillance and fear-driven self-censorship.

Isroilova Sarvinoz Maxmud qizi discusses how to use educational tools to teach young children mathematical concepts. Barnoxon Baxtiyorjon Yoqubova considers strategies for integrating physical play with learning arithmetic. Amirqulova Gulsevar discusses digital innovations in education. Daminova Sevinch Tuychi qizi highlights the enlightened wisdom and teaching of Uzbek children’s educator Abdulla Avloni. Lazokat Ortigaliyevna Pirmatova relates how participating in competitive mental arithmetic helped her to develop confidence and the ability to think on her feet.

Nilufar Ibroximova suggests how new Uzbek textbooks could be crafted and used to help young children develop critical thinking. Norquolova Madina highlights the value of learning a second language. Haydarova Mehribon outlines various methods for learning the Mandarin Chinese language, coupled with history and background of the tongue. Mansurova Shahnoza parses the finer points of verb conjugation in French as Xurramova Farangiz compares the process in French and Uzbek. Masharipova Sayyora compares proverbs in French and Uzbek and how they reveal cultural values. Nilufar Mo’ydinova outlines techniques for learning German through approaches from the field of translation. Najmiddinova Mekhrigul Najmiddin qizi delves into the intricacies of language translation. Abdurahimova Anora’s essay considers the impact of one’s first language on the process of learning a second language. Mengboyeva Baxtiniso Mamatqobilovna highlights the value of language teachers’ maintaining a culture of competence in spoken language.

Several contributors work and research in the language of other academic and professional disciplines. Lutfullayeva Shaxrizoda Faruxjon qizi outlines the current state of pneumonia diagnosis and treatment in young children. Mansurov Abdulaziz Abdullox ugli highlights the importance of preventive dental care in children. Fahriddin Akramov’s essay describes treatment for a variety of neurological conditions. Mamatqulova Mukarram Nuriddin qizi speaks to the life and academic stresses students endure and how to protect their mental health. Nasulloyeva Feruzabonu Akmalovna discusses the nature of scientific innovation and how to encourage it in Central Asia. Durdona Sharifovna Roziboyeva discusses the effects of the Herbst dental appliance on the upper airway.

Eshmurodova Sevinch explicates methods of improving deposit mobilization policies in commercial banks. Iroda Sobirova outlines basic principles of supply and demand in a market economy. Sobirova Iroda Abdulaziz qizi highlights strategies to foster innovative entrepreneurship. Mamadaliyeva O’giloy asserts her power and determination to become successful in academics and business.

Baxshilloyeva Nigina Bahodir qizi offers inspiration to young women seeking to live their dreams. Axmetova Dilnura Po’lat qizi outlines the historical and contemporary role of women in Central Asian societies. Sevinch Farxodova highlights the importance of gender equality and initiatives to that extent in Uzbekistan.

Shahnoza Pulatova Makhmudjanovna outlines and describes how Uzbek society is modernizing politically, economically, and socially. Dilafruz Muhammadjonova expresses fervent pride in and hope for Uzbekistan and the desire for the nation’s youth to rise up and take their place. Priyanka Neogi outlines ways to overcome depression and apathy and keep working towards one’s goals. Ziyoda Murodilova highlights the importance of internal motivation and determination for students to achieve their goals. https://synchchaos.com/essay-from-orzigul-sherova-4/Orzigul Sherova presents, in a similar vein, her secrets to success through passion and hard work.

We hope that this issue inspires you to create your place in the world with intention and joy.

Here Do the Ceremonies

Here do the ceremonies.
Here comes my messenger.
He is a kind of chameleon.
He has some meaning in his mad attire.
Here in this island we arrived and here –
Here is a box. I had it from the queen.
Here is a ring. I had it from the king.
Here, where you are, they are coming to perform it.
Herbwoman. Linguist. Soldieress.
Here come the clusters.
Here do the ceremonies.

This poem is from Shakespeare Okuni’s new poetry collection A Twist of Rotten Silk, available here.

PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE EMOTIONAL STATE OF CHILDREN FROM DIVORCED FAMILIES

Turon University

Department of Psychology

3rd-year Student

Nurboboyeva Dilshoda Nodir qizi

ABSTRACT

This article provides a psychological analysis of the emotional states observed in children from divorced families. During the divorce process, children often experience various emotional reactions such as grief, fear, anger, anxiety, and difficulties in social relationships. The article examines age-related differences in these reactions, including low self-esteem, changes in parental interactions, deficiencies in personal coping mechanisms, and failures in social relationships. Additionally, the study explores methods of psychological adaptation and stress management for children through parental involvement and professional psychological support. The findings indicate that appropriate psychological approaches help enhance children’s emotional stability and contribute to the formation of healthy social relationships in the future.

KEYWORDS

Divorce, children, emotional state, psychological analysis, mental health, parents, stress management.

INTRODUCTION

A stable family environment plays a crucial role in every child’s emotional and psychological development. However, the process of divorce fundamentally alters the family system and introduces significant stress and emotional difficulties into children’s lives. Research shows that children from divorced families often experience various psychological reactions, including grief, fear, anger, anxiety, and difficulties in social interactions.

These reactions vary depending on the child’s age. Younger children tend to experience anxiety and uncertainty, middle school-aged children often face social difficulties and low self-esteem, while older children may struggle with personal conflicts and stress-related behaviors. In addition, changes in parental relationships, lack of family support, and negative environmental factors significantly affect children’s psychological stability.

This article aims to psychologically analyze the emotional states of children from divorced families, identify age-specific psychological characteristics, and explore ways to improve stress management and emotional adaptation. The findings demonstrate that proper psychological approaches enhance emotional stability and support the development of healthy social relationships.

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE AND JUSTIFICATION

The main objective of this study is to conduct an in-depth psychological analysis of the emotional states experienced by children from divorced families, identifying their emotional reactions, sensitivity to stress, and social and psychological adaptation characteristics. The research seeks to determine how the divorce process affects children’s mental well-being, examine age- and gender-related differences in these effects, and identify effective directions for psychological support.

Modern psychological research indicates that family separation significantly impacts children’s psychological development, leading to increased difficulties in the following areas:

1. Emotional Uncertainty and Grief

Children from divorced families often experience heightened anxiety, grief, and feelings of loneliness due to parental conflict, tension during the divorce process, and changes in family relationships.

In younger children, these emotions primarily manifest as anxiety and sadness.

In middle school-aged children, depressive moods, low self-esteem, and loneliness are more common.

In older children, emotional struggles and internal conflicts are frequently observed.

2. Difficulties in Social Adaptation

Children may experience challenges in communicating with peers, classmates, and teachers. Family-related stress and uncertainty can cause social withdrawal or increased irritability, negatively affecting academic performance and social success.

3. Stress and Behavioral Changes

When experiencing psychological discomfort, children develop various stress-coping mechanisms, such as displaying anger, withdrawing into sadness, or engaging in attention-seeking behaviors. These behaviors directly affect psychological stability and require continuous support throughout development.

4. Age- and Gender-Specific Differences

Younger children often struggle to verbalize their emotions, leading stress and grief to manifest through behavior. Middle school-aged children commonly exhibit depressive symptoms and low self-esteem, negatively affecting school performance and social adjustment. Older children may face internal conflicts, emotional struggles, and difficulties in independent decision-making.

5. Necessity of Psychological Support

The research findings provide parents, educators, and psychologists with practical recommendations for improving children’s emotional well-being. Such support enhances emotional stability, improves social adaptation, and reduces the negative impact of divorce.

Thus, the psychological analysis of emotional states in children from divorced families holds not only scientific but also practical significance. It enables the identification of developmental challenges, analysis of age- and gender-specific characteristics, and formulation of strategies to reduce stress and emotional discomfort.

DESCRIPTION OF THE SCIENTIFIC PROBLEM AND ITS SOLUTION

In contemporary society, the increasing rate of family divorce has become a pressing social and psychological issue. Emotional changes in children from divorced families negatively affect not only their personal development but also their social adaptation. Psychological studies indicate that children’s emotional well-being is influenced by several factors:

1. Changes in Parental Relationships

Parental separation affects children’s worldview, sense of security, and trust. Some children experience heightened anxiety and depression, while others develop emotional withdrawal.

2. Emotional and Psychological Stress

Divorce serves as a major source of stress for children. The duration and intensity of stress depend on the child’s age, gender, and the circumstances of the divorce.

3. Social and School Environment Challenges

Children may face difficulties interacting with classmates, withdraw socially, or become passive. In some cases, anger and aggressive behavior emerge, negatively affecting social integration.

4. Decreased Psychological Resilience

Divorce negatively influences children’s emotional responses, behavior regulation, and stress tolerance, potentially leading to long-term consequences for mental health and personal development.

A key scientific problem lies in the lack of systematic and evidence-based approaches to analyzing the emotional states of children from divorced families. Many existing studies are limited to individual cases or lack statistical generalization, highlighting the need for comprehensive and in-depth psychological analysis.

WAYS TO ADDRESS THE SCIENTIFIC PROBLEM

1. Psychological Assessment and Monitoring

Specialized tests, observational methods, and interviews are used to assess children’s emotional states, including stress, grief, anger, anxiety, and social adaptation. Diagnostic approaches are tailored to age and gender differences.

2. Consideration of Age and Individual Characteristics

Children respond emotionally in different ways depending on their developmental stage. Younger children may not understand divorce and experience intense anxiety, while older children may feel loneliness or emotional isolation. This approach is essential for individualized psychological support.

3. Development of Social and Psychological Support Programs

Based on research findings, individual and group counseling sessions, psychological training, and therapy programs can be implemented to enhance emotional stability, self-regulation, and social adaptation.

4. Recommendations for Parents and Educators

Parents and educators should better understand children’s emotional states and apply supportive strategies such as regular communication, emotional support, positive reinforcement, and stress-reducing activities.

5. Generalization of Scientific and Practical Findings

Research outcomes can be used to develop academic articles, methodological guidelines, and practical recommendations, systematizing psychological approaches for working with children from divorced families.

Studying the emotional states of children from divorced families and establishing psychological support systems is a crucial scientific and practical task. The results contribute to improving emotional resilience, reducing stress, enhancing social adaptation, and mitigating the negative impact of family separation.

CONCLUSION

Psychological analysis of the emotional states of children from divorced families is a highly relevant and important issue. Family separation significantly affects children’s emotional and psychological development. Research indicates that children from divorced families frequently experience anxiety, grief, anger, and emotional withdrawal, and in some cases exhibit social aggression.

Age and individual characteristics play a critical role in this process. Younger children may experience greater stress due to limited understanding of divorce, while older children often face loneliness, emotional isolation, and academic difficulties. Therefore, psychological interventions must be tailored to individual needs.

The findings show that psychological training, group activities, and individual counseling are effective in supporting children, while parental and educator involvement significantly enhances emotional stability. This study holds both scientific and practical value, offering a systematic framework for psychological support and intervention.

Overall, the research highlights the importance of analyzing emotional states, providing targeted support, and developing appropriate psychological programs to ensure healthy emotional and social development. It contributes to reducing the negative psychological effects of divorce, improving stress management, and promoting social adaptation in children from divorced families.

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Sevinch Farxodova   Buxoro davlat pedagogika instituti Xorijiy til va adabiyoti ta’lim yo‘nalishi  1-kurs talabasi

Annotation: This article highlights the importance of gender equality in social development, the challenges to achieving it, and the reforms undertaken in Uzbekistan. It also proposes measures to promote gender equality.

Keywords: Gender equality, human rights, education, women’s rights, economic opportunities, legislation, Uzbekistan.
Gender Equality: The Foundation of Social Development

One of the key factors in societal development is gender equality. Gender equality means that men and women have equal rights, opportunities, and conditions in all aspects of life. It is not only a matter of human rights but also an essential part of social, economic, and cultural progress. Unfortunately, many countries around the world have yet to achieve full gender equality. In Uzbekistan, while changes are taking place, there are still challenges that need to be addressed.

The Importance of Gender Equality Gender equality is not just about protecting women’s rights; it also contributes to the well-being and prosperity of society as a whole. Countries where women actively participate in the economy develop more rapidly because half of the population is engaged in social and economic processes. Moreover, societies that promote gender equality tend to have better education systems, more stable families, and lower levels of violence.

Research has shown that companies led by both men and women perform more efficiently, as diverse perspectives lead to better decision-making. Therefore, gender equality is not only a matter of fairness but also a factor that drives progress and productivity.

Challenges and Causes of Gender Inequality

One of the biggest obstacles to gender equality is deep-rooted historical and cultural traditions. In many societies, women have traditionally been expected to take care of household duties and raise children, while men have been seen as the primary breadwinners. These stereotypes still persist in many places today.

Another major challenge is limited access to education for women. In some families, girls are still not given the same educational opportunities as boys, and early marriage is often prioritized over their academic and career growth. As a result, women are unable to fully develop their potential in fields such as science, business, and politics.

Gender inequality is also evident in the workplace. Women often receive lower salaries than men, have fewer opportunities for promotion, and face discrimination throughout their careers. These issues remain major barriers to achieving full gender equality.

Gender Equality in Uzbekistan: Current Situation and Achievements

In recent years, Uzbekistan has made significant progress in promoting gender equality. More attention is being given to female education, programs supporting women entrepreneurs have been introduced, and gender-related legislation is being improved. Schools are encouraging girls to pursue education, and various initiatives aim to increase female participation in the workforce.

Additionally, the government has launched financial support programs for women entrepreneurs, and the number of women in public service is steadily increasing. These developments are important steps toward achieving gender equality in the country.

However, full gender equality has not yet been reached. In rural areas, many women still have limited social and economic opportunities. Domestic violence and gender discrimination remain pressing issues that require further action.

What Needs to Be Done to Achieve Gender Equality?

To achieve gender equality, societal attitudes must change. This transformation should start with education. From an early age, both boys and girls should be given equal opportunities to explore different fields and pursue their dreams.

Laws protecting women’s rights should be strengthened, and effective mechanisms for enforcing gender equality must be put in place. Employers should ensure fair working conditions for both men and women, providing equal pay and opportunities for career advancement.

Furthermore, respect for women should be promoted within families and society as a whole. Women should be encouraged to participate in economic and social activities, and they should believe in their own potential, seeking education and career development.

Conclusion:

Gender equality is not just a human rights issue; it is also a driving force for social progress. Ensuring equal rights for men and women contributes to the overall development of society, leading to stability and prosperity. Each of us has a role to play in this process—whether in education, the workplace, or within our families. Only by working together can we achieve true equality and build a fair and just society for future generations.

References:

1. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). (2023). Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025. New York: UNDP.

2. World Economic Forum. (2023). Global Gender Gap Report 2023. Geneva: WEF.

3. **Uzbekistan National Statistics Committee.

4. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). (2023). Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025. New York: UNDP.

5. World Economic Forum. (2023). Global Gender Gap Report 2023. Geneva: WEF.

6. Uzbekistan National Statistics Committee. (2022). Gender Equality and Women’s Rights in Uzbekistan: Progress and Challenges. Tashkent.

REFORMATTING YOUNG MINDS 

Dr Jernail Singh Anand

    Men and mischief go together- Anand

Since times immemorial, education has been looked upon as a parallel training for a growing up human mind, and it is about how to live in the world, and how to connect back to the source of life. It is unfortunate that men, when die, leave all their wisdom or follies behind, and they take nothing with them, except their plain spirit, which is then subjected to close scrutiny and awarded or punished as per divine parameters. This world would have been far better if men who are born to this earth also carried their former wisdom and did not have to start afresh. 

In fact, it appears humanity is not a straight upward progression. Gods are trying on human versions. How different men tackle the same problems, obviously, differently, and this helps gods to understand the variety of problems in human life, and make a repository of human wisdom which shows how situations can be handled in different ways. Humanity can be seen as soft versions of truth and untruth which keep intersecting  in complex combinations. 

As such, progression of human civilization is only a hit and trial for gods, who deny them acquired wisdom, and resend them on the earth, with only original wisdom, and then see if men have made any tangible progress in being human. But, it appears, they are disappointed and disillusioned too in the capability of mankind to emerge from their inherent weaknesses and accomplish something of value. 

What we consider of great value, the hi tech trains, aeroplanes, and AI etc, are no match for the ingenuity of gods, because all these things put together, have further diminished the size of man in the eyes of the angels.  Angels judge men, not by their intelligence, but by their wisdom in making this world a better place. Intelligence is mostly directed towards one’s own wellbeing. Men never look beyond their nose. Whatever they are doing is amiss in the eyes of gods. Is it that all the educational edifice, the complex web of universities, colleges, gurus and ‘ghantals’, [high flown teachers] have failed to rise  to the expectations of gods?

If gods are not happy with men, if they are irritated with nonstop debates and seminars, it is because people have lost their control over natural language of the body, and they have to use language which they have mastered how to miscarry. They have tried to make fool of the gods who have realized at the end that men and mischief go together. All the knowledge is born out of mischief. People who study theology and mysticism, are like teachers who have taught Poetry for forty years, without writing a poem themselves. 

The Blues

Where has education lagged? First of all, the declared aims of the people at the helm were suspect. If it was Macaulay, by now we people know it well, he wanted only ‘babus’ to take dictation from English masters. And second purpose was to paste English culture over the minds of young Indians. Even today, we name our schools after ‘Convent’ etc. English and Italian names of colonies, and companies, point to only one thing. We have no pride in our own culture. We feel inferior and that is why when we have to teach Poetry, we quote Keats. We have no Indian authors at hand to quote, as if there are no poets of substance in our own country. 

While Macaulay’s model was defective, still it gave us great scholars who spearheaded the struggle for freedom. But, as times are moving ahead, we find the intellectual quotient  of the people is giving way and the idea of acceptance, discussion has taken the back seat. Indian scholarship today believes in dictums, and ideological struggles and independence of thought and speech is under grave erosion. 

Education should have created a corps of people who believe in goodness, fairness, justice and honesty. It is nowhere near this ideal. On the other hand, we have taught success, and push-ahead syndrome to our students. Finally, the kind of society that we come across, is one in which only money matters, power matters, wealth matters, and all types of crimes flourish. 

If a man is properly educated, how can he become a criminal? How can Universities sell degrees, and how can doctors sell kidneys? How can professionals sell secrets, and corporates reduce the people to paupers and make high business profits?  If a student gets the degree of an IT professional, he migrates to USA, and there, his only passion is to attain great success. These accomplishments are good, but do they have any relevance to the country they belong to? How they connect themselves to the nation of their origin? Going beyond nationalities, I wish to underscore the idea that every professional is not an individual skyscraper. He belongs to a society, a family, and milieu, which he must serve. Accomplishments without this service dimension are acts of absolute selfishness, and isolate the man from the cosmic responsibility.

Cosmic Responsibility

As a cosmic citizen, everyone must feel connected to his society, to his family and, of course, to gods if he is not an atheist. Our education teaches us in a thousand ways what we should do to succeed in life, and universities give us degrees on the basis of which, we can get jobs. Now that you are equipped with the art of earning money, so that you could remain alive,  the society wants your body and your mind for its incomplete jobs. Where are you ? It waits but there is no response from our top rankers. 

What Not to Do

When I was learning car driving, my driver was an old military man. Ordinarily, the trainers tell you to save the car from a brick lying on the road. But he would ask me to let the tyre hit the brick.  He said, if you know how to hit it, you will also know how to save your car from it. 

From this story, I come to the conclusion that teachers and educators should teach their students what not to do in their lives. This is very important. In the past, when we went to a doctor, he would give us medicine, but at the same time, he would tell us what not to eat, because indiscriminate eating  could aggravate the malaise and render the effect of his medicine useless. But now, doctors take care to prescribe medicine, [in order to inflate bills] and, if you do not force, the doctor won’t tell what not to eat. Naturally, it ensures your visits to the doctor. 

Same thing happens to our educators. They don’t tell the students what they should not do. For the benefit of the readers, let me state a few don’ts. Others you can think of yourself.

Don’t cross your limits. Don’t cheat anybody. Don’t make false claims. Don’t do anything for which your conscience stops you. Don’t think of success as your ultimate career. Never use ulterior means for success. Never tell lies, even to yourself. Never think of breaking the law. Never go into marriage till you understand the idea of marriage. Never go for matrimonial ads. Never look for a partner who is rich. And so on.

If we want a better world, we need to work on these ideas. Education of young minds means we have to make them into decent human beings with minds which do not think amiss. We have to impart them love for mankind, love for nature, love for the creator, love for parents, and love humanity at large. Every student, when emerges from the University education, should swear by honesty, fairness, and goodness. It should be inscribed on the degrees as a solemn  pledge.  If we are not doing so, we are responsible for criminalizing this society. 

Dr. Jernail Singh Anand, with an opus of nearly 200  books, is Laureate of the Seneca, Charter of Morava, Franz Kafka and Maxim Gorky awards.  President of the International Academy of Ethics, his name adorns the Poets’ Rock in Serbia. Anand’s work embodies a rare fusion of creativity, intellect, and moral vision. He is a global voice, challenging readers to confront the complexities of existence while offering hope through art and ethics.  

Biography:

https://sites.google.com/view/bibliography-dr-jernal-singh/home

In this short and fleeting world,
There lived a noble soul,
Who chose to say, “My people first,”
And stayed forever true and whole.

His name itself spoke of peace,
Of loyalty and faithful ways,
To live in calm, to stand sincere,
The meaning carried through his days.

He walks beside us even now,
We feel his presence near,
Though unseen by our mortal eyes,
Our hearts know he is here.

Like Amir Temur, strong and just,
He served his people till the end,
Leaving longing in every heart,
His name on every tongue, my friend.

Jahongirova Gulhayo Jahongirovna
Navoi State University
Student of the Department of Philology and Language Teaching, English Language Major, Group 101