THE GENDER ISSUE IN THE NOVELS “SISTER CARRIE” BY THEODORE DREISER AND “OYIMTILLA” BY ZULFIYA QUROLBOY QIZI

This article analyzes the literary portrayal of gender issues based on the novels Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser and Oyimtilla by Zulfiya Qurolboy qizi. The main focus is on how the image of women is depicted in works created in different cultural and historical contexts, examining their role in society, aspirations, attitudes toward social pressures, and their pursuit of freedom. In Sister Carrie, a woman’s personal development, her quest for independence, and struggle to find her place in a male-dominated world are portrayed. In contrast, Oyimtilla presents traditional values, familial expectations, and the fate of women through a uniquely dramatic lens. The article also explores the psychological states of the female characters, their inner conflicts, and the process of resisting external societal constraints as a reflection of gender inequality.