THE IMAGE OF WOMEN IN KAZAKH AND ENGLISH LITERATURE

This scholarly article provides an extended comparative analysis of the image of women in Kazakh and English literature, taking into account historical, cultural, and social contexts. The main objective of the study is to explore the formation, development, and artistic significance of female images in different literary traditions. The image of women is examined as a reflection of national worldview, social values, and moral-ethical principles embedded in literary texts.In Kazakh literature, female characters are predominantly portrayed as guardians of family traditions, moral stability, and spiritual endurance. These images emphasize patience, inner strength, and responsibility for social harmony. In contrast, English literature presents women as independent individuals striving for personal freedom, equality, and self-realization. These contrasting representations are analyzed through close reading of selected literary works.The study employs comparative-typological, historical-literary, and textual analysis methods to identify both shared and distinctive features of female representation in the two literary traditions. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of women’s images in world literature and may be useful for research in literary studies, comparative literature, and gender studies, as well as for academic teaching purposes.