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Why Do Women “Work Twice as Hard”?

In the patriarchal Kazakh society, women have traditionally been the keepers of the home. Everything related to the household was considered their responsibility, which was fair since women didn’t work and spent their entire day managing the home, while men earned money.
However, later on, women began striving for equality and started working outside the home. Despite this, the stereotype …

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Interests of the player and the team.

I am the captain of a football team and sometimes I have to select players to participate in competitions. Since there are always more volunteers than places on the team, unpleasant situations often arise when I have to exclude someone from the main lineup. Recently, one of my friends complained, “Why didn’t you take me to the competition? We’re old …

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Status Concerns.

Serik is a typical Kazakh. He has a good family and his own business. Almost every weekend, Serik meets relatives and friends at traditional gatherings. He drives up to the restaurant in a luxury SUV, wears huge watches with a tourbillon, and is adorned with gold rings and chains. This is how he demonstrates his high status to others. Serik …

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Do Kazakhs Need “Uyat”?

In every society, whether primitive or modern, Eastern or Western, there are certain norms of behavior. These rules can vary greatly in different societies, but they exist in any culture. And Kazakh “uyat” is a restraining factor against violating established norms of behavior in our society. For example, walking naked or relieving oneself on the street violates Kazakhstani norms of …

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My Attitude Towards Victory Day.

During these days, the whole world commemorates the victory of the international coalition over Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. This day symbolizes the victory over the ideology of national superiority and political despotism. Therefore, yes, this is a holiday. And I believe that on this day, we should rejoice in the victory over evil. I congratulate war veterans on Victory …

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Islam – A Prison for Talents?

My niece told me that her school friend dreamed of becoming a ballerina, but her parents, practicing Muslims, did not allow her to attend ballet classes because ballet is “haram.” The girl had to give up her dream despite her obvious talent and passionate desire. Another acquaintance of mine forbade their daughter from practicing rhythmic gymnastics because Islam prohibits sports …

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The Israeli-Arab Conflict in Simple Terms

For many centuries, Jews and Palestinians have been in conflict over their right to live in the “Promised Land,” that is, in Palestine.

Let’s try to understand this conflict and describe it in simple, understandable language.

What is Palestine?

Palestine is a territory that includes the modern states of Israel, Palestine, Jordan, part of Syria, and part of Lebanon.

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Between a Planned Economy and Market Chaos: The Search for Efficiency

I often see closing stores, restaurants, cafes, and hair salons in the city. I genuinely feel sorry for the owners of these businesses, who undoubtedly suffered huge losses. When I think about such bankrupt companies on the scale of the country, my heart bleeds. How many resources, money, and efforts were spent in vain? No one will reimburse these businessmen …

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Should I be allowed to wear religious clothing in schools?

The debate about wearing religious clothing in schools is raging not only in Kazakhstan, but also throughout Europe.

My opinion is unequivocal: if the state proclaims itself secular, then all religious attributes should be removed from schools: crosses, crucifixes, the Quran, etc., students should not display their religious affiliation, i.e., they should not wear crosses, scarves, prayer beads, etc.

Outside …

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