Comparative Analysis of the Sacralization of Female Images in Kazakhstan and Other Cultures

The article studies the sacralization of female images in various cultures, emphasizing Kazakh culture, Indian culture, and Christian tradition. The main purpose of the article is to undertake a comparative analysis of the ways of sacralizing female images in these cultures and identify key elements and symbols associated with female figures. The article examines such sacred images as Umai in Kazakh culture, Durga in Indian culture, and the Virgin Mary in Christian culture. A comprehensive analysis is conducted to explore the multifaceted roles of these figures within religious and mythological contexts, as well as their contributions to social and cultural dynamics. The symbolic significance of these figures is also examined, providing a nuanced understanding of their cultural and historical impact. A particular focus is placed on the impact of these images on the development of gender roles and societal expectations. The study also looks at how the meaning of these images has changed over time, especially under the influence of globalization and modern cultural shifts. The article offers a deep and comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of the sacralization of female images, which allows for a better understanding of its cultural and social significance in various parts of the world. This study also highlights how sacred images of women continue to evolve in response to modern social and cultural changes, contributing to a rethinking of gender roles and identities.

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Jete – Jоurnal of Philosophy Religious аnd Cultural Studies
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2025-03-30
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https://doi.org/10.32523/3080-1281-2025-150-1-198-216
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Historical and Architectural Studies
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Comparative Analysis of the Sacralization of Female Images in Kazakhstan and Other Cultures

Manifа Sarkulova, Hacı Ahmet Şimşek, Marzhan Uxukbayeva
Jete – Jоurnal of Philosophy Religious аnd Cultural Studies
Historical and Architectural Studies
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Comparative Analysis of the Sacralization of Female Images in Kazakhstan and Other Cultures

Manifа Sarkulova, Hacı Ahmet Şimşek, Marzhan Uxukbayeva
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The article studies the sacralization of female images in various cultures, emphasizing Kazakh culture, Indian culture, and Christian tradition. The main purpose of the article is to undertake a comparative analysis of the ways of sacralizing female images in these cultures and identify key elements and symbols associated with female figures. The article examines such sacred images as Umai in Kazakh culture, Durga in Indian culture, and the Virgin Mary in Christian culture. A comprehensive analysis is conducted to explore the multifaceted roles of these figures within religious and mythological contexts, as well as their contributions to social and cultural dynamics. The symbolic significance of these figures is also examined, providing a nuanced understanding of their cultural and historical impact. A particular focus is placed on the impact of these images on the development of gender roles and societal expectations. The study also looks at how the meaning of these images has changed over time, especially under the influence of globalization and modern cultural shifts. The article offers a deep and comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of the sacralization of female images, which allows for a better understanding of its cultural and social significance in various parts of the world. This study also highlights how sacred images of women continue to evolve in response to modern social and cultural changes, contributing to a rethinking of gender roles and identities.

Jete – Jоurnal of Philosophy Religious аnd Cultural StudiesVol. 150(1)
L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (KZ), Kastamonu University (TR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 88%
Historical and Architectural Studies
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Comparative Analysis of the Sacralization of Female Images in Kazakhstan and Other Cultures — Manifа Sarkulova, Hacı Ahmet Şimşek, et al. · Jete – Jоurnal of Philosophy Religious аnd Cultural Studies (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS