Women’s Political Empowerment in Post-Soviet Kazakhstan

Maltseva, Elena

doi:10.1007/978-981-15-9358-1_15

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“…For example, among studies on gender issues, the issue of unequal remuneration between men and women for equivalent work remains relevant. In 2018, such a pay gap between men and women was 34.2%, in 2019 -32.2%, and in 2022 -25% [8].…”

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confidence: 97%

Challenges of empowering gender equality in the small and medium enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Kenzheali

2024

QJSS

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This article explores the multifaceted challenges of fostering gender equality within Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kazakhstan, with a detailed examination across the insurance, IT, marketing, and automotive sectors. Employing regression analysis, the study meticulously investigates the influence of gender on several professional dimensions: leadership roles, salary disparities, and marital status. The findings reveal distinct patterns of gender inequality across the industries. In the insurance sector, female leaders are notably compensated less than their male counterparts, highlighting a direct salary gap influenced by gender. The IT industry is characterized by a pronounced shortage of female professionals, attributed to prevailing stereotypes regarding gender suitability for technical roles. Although the marketing industry exhibits a comparatively smaller wage gap, it still struggles with underrepresentation of women in leadership positions. The most stark inequality is observed in the automotive industry, where women not only receive lower salaries but are also subjected to diminished professional privileges, underpinned by perceptions questioning their capabilities. The study underscores the critical need for targeted interventions by both the government and corporate sectors to mitigate these disparities. It advocates for the implementation of comprehensive measures, including specialized training programs for female leaders, alongside policies that ensure equitable pay and opportunities. This research contributes to the broader discourse on gender equality, urging for a strategic and collaborative approach to dismantle the systemic barriers that women face in Kazakhstan's SME landscape.

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Challenges of empowering gender equality in the small and medium enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Kenzheali

2024

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“…Palymbetov et al ( 2020) have focused on the current image of gender inequality in the country through the lens of tendencies. Maltseva (2021) has provided an analysis of barriers and limitations of Kazakhstan's women in its political participation, explaining that gender stereotypes and inequality explain a lack of women in politics. One of the good examples, which was illustrated, is that the authorities of Kazakhstan allow women to participate in elections for some positions but do not allow them to win and take leading roles in the government.…”

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Assessment of the Global Experience of Strategies for Gender Asymmetry Reduction

Kireyeva,

Kenzheali

2024

EJEBS

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Gender asymmetry often denotes significant gender inequality, encompassing disparities in societal norms, cultural convictions, and historical legacies. This asymmetry results in an unequal distribution of opportunities, resources, and power between individuals of different genders, with one gender often enjoying certain privileges over the other. This article analyzes the effectiveness of implemented and tested strategies in reducing gender asymmetry, with a special focus on four countries such as the United States, Great Britain, Germany and Kazakhstan. Special attention is paid to comparing approaches and results in different countries, which makes it possible to identify the most successful practices and general trends. Despite the implementation of various government policies and standards aimed at achieving equal pay for employees of all genders, women still tend to receive lower salaries compared to their male counterparts, even when they hold similar positions and perform similar job responsibilities. Through meticulous investigation and the application of statistical methodologies, it is attempted to gauge whether these strategies have contributed to a reduction in gender asymmetry, comparing the statistics from 2019 to 2023 for the outcomes’ evaluation. In conclusion, the article offers recommendations for the development and implementation of effective strategies that can be used by governments and organizations to further promote gender equality.

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“…Job growth has primarily occurred in the natural resource sectors of the economy (Shahbaz et al, 2017), which skew overwhelmingly male. Women face significant economic inequalities, including a large wage gap and larger representation among informal or lower-paid sectors or the economy (Maltseva, 2021). Kazakhstan's geographic position has made it a natural hub on many trade routes, and particularly its largest city, Almaty, is a destination for many migrant workers, including WESW.…”

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Combination Microfinance and HIV Risk Reduction Among Women Engaged in Sex Work

Witte

Yang

McCrimmon

et al. 2022

Research on Social Work Practice

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The purpose of this paper is to summarize 15 years of intervention science in combination HIV prevention and microfinance among women engaged in sex work (WESW) in Central Asia, identifying gaps in our understanding and recommendations for future studies. We begin by describing the emergence of HIV/STI risk among WESW in the Central Asia region, specifically Mongolia and Kazakhstan, and bridge to the formative stages of our methodology as well as completed prevention intervention studies. We describe the development of combining HIV prevention with asset-based microfinance interventions, lessons learned, and contributions these studies make to HIV prevention, intervention science, and practice. We end by recommending next steps to move prevention science forward in this area and among this key population, which continues to be underserved in HIV prevention science worldwide.

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Women’s Political Empowerment in Post-Soviet Kazakhstan

Cited by 5 publications

References 29 publications

Challenges of empowering gender equality in the small and medium enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Challenges of empowering gender equality in the small and medium enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Assessment of the Global Experience of Strategies for Gender Asymmetry Reduction

Combination Microfinance and HIV Risk Reduction Among Women Engaged in Sex Work

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