MAHMUDKHODJA BEHBUDI AND THE JADID REFORM MOVEMENT: MODERNIZATION, EDUCATION, AND WOMEN’S ROLE IN TURKESTAN

This article explores the intellectual and pedagogical legacy of Mahmudkhoja Behbudi within the broader context of modernization processes in early twentieth-century Turkestan. It examines the transformation of family and gender relations under colonial conditions, the role of the Jadid movement in redefining women’s education, and the conceptual arguments used by Behbudi and his contemporaries to justify educational reforms. The study highlights the significance of women’s enlightenment as a strategic factor in the development of society and demonstrates the enduring relevance of Behbudi’s pedagogical ideas for contemporary debates on education, social modernization, and gender policy.