Marriage and Funerals

Human societies have long celebrated rites of passage, which effectively divide life into stages. The most commonly practiced among these today include those surrounding birth, marriage, and death. The resources below also discuss the institution of marriage and cultural elements that surround birth, marriage, education, and death.

The Women Who Shaped Kyrgyzstan

In traditional Kyrgyz culture, women have been long regarded as the keepers of culture, the managers of the household, and nurturers of children.  Despite this vaunted position, Kyrgyzstan remains, overall, a patriarchal society and women are also often expected to be quiet and submissive. Below are several Kyrygz women who have broken that mold. They […]

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