THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER EQUALITY IN SUSTAINABLE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Since its independence, Uzbekistan has promoted and forced to fight for equal rights among boys and girls, especially in the educational sphere. It creates new opportunities for girls, starting from the allocation of educational grants for girls to the opining new projects for the participation and hence, popularization of science among our female population. However, while much has been done to achieve equal access and opportunities for girls in Uzbekistan, much remains to be implemented and done to promote and reach equal education. From recent investigations and statistics, it can be concluded that only around 37% of university students are female in our country. This research article investigates the impact of early marriage practices in Uzbekistan on girls' educational opportunities and outcomes. Specifically, it explores how the cultural norm of early marriages may hinder young girls' ability to fully engage in their education by imposing added responsibilities and challenges, potentially leading to a decline in academic focus and motivation. In the study presented in this article, the findings from research conducted among students at Fergana State University are illustrated, which offer insights into the effects of early marriages on educational engagement and highlight the need to address barriers faced by young women in pursuing their academic goals.