Gender research in Belarus: history, social context, persons

Authors

  • Svetlana N. Burova Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Keywords:

gender, gender stereotypes, gender discrimination, gender equality, gender studies, gender gap index, gender equality policy

Abstract

In the article, from the standpoint of the gender approach, social issues are considered, which is based on the social equality of women and men and its benefits. The history and social context of gender studies in Belarus is considered; called the names of researchers and professionals who were the first to contribute to new understanding of social reality in 1990–2010, described the achievements. The trends in the gender sector, the main difficulties in conducting gender studies and their potential are indicated.

Author Biography

  • Svetlana N. Burova, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

    PhD (law), docent; associate professor at the department of sociology, faculty of philosophy and social science

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Published

2019-03-13

Issue

No. 1 (2018): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Sociology

Section

Synopsis of a Sociologist

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How to Cite

[1]
Burova, S.N. 2019. Gender research in Belarus: history, social context, persons. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Sociology. 1 (Mar. 2019), 161–168.