“The Transformation of Women’s Rights in Kazakh Society.”

A meaningful and educational meeting enriching the spiritual and cultural life of the university was held at the Faculty of Philology of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. On February 11, 2026, organized by the Department of Kazakh Literature and Literary Theory, well-known writer and winner of the Kemel Tokayev Detective Writing Competition, Gulden Zhylkeldiyeva, met with students and faculty members. The meeting was dedicated to the relevant topic “The Transformation of Women’s Rights in Kazakh Society.”

          The main purpose of the event was to discuss the artistic representation of modern social issues, as well as to analyze the historical changes in the role of women in society — their legal, spiritual, and social status. During the meeting, the writer spoke in detail about the formation of her creative path, the reasons for entering literature, and her principles in portraying female characters.

Discussing the evolution of women’s destinies in Kazakh society, Gulden Zhylkeldiyeva touched upon the role of women in traditional settings, social changes during the Soviet period, and new opportunities in the years of independence. She noted that in contemporary literature women are increasingly portrayed not only as the backbone of the family but also as active participants in society and decision-makers. According to the writer, the theme of women’s rights holds special significance in today’s literary process.

During the meeting, students asked questions about the creative process and engaged in a meaningful exchange of ideas. The author emphasized that young writers should read continuously, observe social phenomena attentively, and be able to combine national values with modern perspectives.