SDG-5. Domestic violence: understanding the problem

An open lesson on combating violence was held at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The event was organized by senior lecturer of the Department of Russian Philology and World Literature, Candidate of Philological Sciences Kakisheva Nurzada Tursumbekovna and first-year students of the Department of Design. The event was also attended by third-year students of the Russian Department of Journalism. It became a significant milestone in the discussion of current social issues related to violence in society.

The topic of combating violence: types and methods of protection

The lesson was devoted to the most important and relevant topic — the fight against violence in its various manifestations: physical, emotional, sexualized and economic. The educational event was held in three languages — Kazakh, Russian and Chinese.

Special attention was paid to understanding violence in family relationships, where gender inequality traditionally exists in Kazakhstan. The students stressed the importance of rethinking parenting approaches so that future generations can build relationships based on love, respect and equality, rather than stereotypes.

Kazakhstan in the global context: statistics and solutions.
The presented data showed that Kazakhstan ranks 75th in the world ranking of the most dangerous countries in the world, which underlines the need for active work in this area.  The students discussed the role of the state and society in combating violence, and also gave examples of combating violence in countries such as China and Mongolia.

The role of education and stereotypes in Kazakh society. 
The event touched upon important issues of gender stereotypes existing in the Kazakh mentality. Traditional upbringing, in which boys are taught to be "kings" and girls to be "servants", leads to a deepening of gender inequality and the consolidation of stereotypes that influence behavior and perception of roles in the family and society. The students stressed that such attitudes lead to asymmetry in relationships.

An interactive session on various forms of violence was held during the event. The students proposed solutions to combat economic violence, noting that it is important to have financial independence, and also discussed signs of psychological violence, such as gaslighting and partner control. Addressing violence against adolescents was also an important part of the lesson, where it was noted that it was important to recognize signs of violence, such as humiliation or intimidation.

The lesson ended with bright posters created by students of the design department, who used symbolic colors — red and black, symbolizing danger and anxiety. These posters have become not only an aesthetic expression of an important topic, but also a reminder that the fight against violence requires everyone's attention and participation.

The open lesson in the Treasury was an important step in spreading information about violence and protecting rights. He gave students the opportunity to learn more about different forms of violence and learn how to recognize their signs. The event highlighted the importance of social change, rethinking parenting and the need to respect the rights of everyone, regardless of their gender or age. The most important thing is to start with yourself.

Dina Saiyn, 3rd year student of the journalism faculty of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University