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10.02.2026. A lecture was held at the Kazakh-American University (KAU) as part of the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 5 - “Gender Equality” by the United Nations. The lecture aimed to develop students’ understanding of the historical foundations of gender relations and their transformation within the context of the nomadic societies of Central Asia.

The speaker was Senior Lecturer of the Department of the History of Kazakhstan, Faculty of History, 91��ý Kazakh National University, Mensitova Gulzinat Isabekkyzy, who presented a scientifically grounded analysis of the evolution of gender roles in traditional nomadic societies. First-year students participated in the event, for whom this topic is of particular importance in the study of both national history and contemporary social processes.

During the lecture, the following key aspects were addressed:
• the features of the socio-economic structure of nomadic society and their influence on the distribution of gender roles;
• the role of women in traditional society, including their participation in economic activities, governance, and military processes;
• a comparative analysis of gender models in sedentary and nomadic civilizations;
• historical preconditions of relative gender balance in steppe societies;
• the impact of migration processes and the formation of Turkic states on the status of women.

Special attention was paid to the fact that nomadic societies of Central Asia demonstrated a more flexible system of gender relations compared to a number of sedentary societies. Women not only performed traditional family roles but also actively participated in public life, which to a certain extent contributed to the formation of preconditions for gender equality.

As part of the event, a discussion was organized during which students actively asked questions about the role of women in history and drew parallels between historical models and contemporary processes of gender transformation in Kazakhstan and worldwide.

The event contributed to:
• the development of students’ critical thinking;
• the deepening of knowledge in the history of Central Asia;
• the formation of an understanding of the historical roots of gender equality;
• the promotion of sustainable development goals among youth.

Thus, the event became an important platform for integrating historical knowledge with modern social concepts and contributed to the formation of a gender-sensitive worldview among students.