Kazakh Women Voice

In this episode, we had a great conversation with JayJay again. We begin with the rise of a Kazakh cross-border influencer-entrepreneur and move into a broader conversation about direct sales, middle-aged women’s entrepreneurship, green food, manufacturing, and the rediscovery of our homeland. Together with JayJay, we ask: who gets to define “good” products, culture, and development? When our ever...

Recently, we watched two series:  All Her Fault  and  Riot Women . One is a tense and unsettling thriller, the other a loud, angry, and musical women’s collective. Together, they led us to ask: Is this honest portrayal of women’s lived realities a recent trend, or is it something we simply weren’t taught to notice before? In this episode, we talk about what changes when films are led by women dire...

In this episode, we look back on three years of making this podcast and share how our thinking about feminism has changed. We talk openly about the tensions between feminism and nationalism, and reflect on the directions we hope to grow toward in the year ahead. [This episode hosts] Dina; Aigerim [About Kazakh Women Voice] Kazakh Women Voice is a character dialogue program focusing on Kazakh women...

In this episode, we begin with the Moynihan Report, as criticized by feminist theorist Hortense Spillers, and later with Riley Snorton’s work on ungendered flesh, and how medicine and science, through brutal experiments on enslaved women's bodies, help construct modern knowledge about “sex” itself. This is an episode about family, gender, and historical violence, but also about a crucial quest...

In this episode, we spoke with Jaina, a nature conservation practitioner who works with a wildlife protection organization and regularly conducts fieldwork in remote environments. Her work takes her into the wild: monitoring wildlife, setting up infrared camera traps, and collaborating with local communities to protect fragile ecosystems. Jaina’s journey also shows a major career transition, from...

In this episode, we had a wonderful conversation with Rauan on the question of why women’s reading and education are still something that needs to be debated at all. Our discussion moves across two intertwined dimensions: the present and history. We reflect, argue, and think aloud together. In the present, we ask: - What do we actually mean by education? Is it credentials, discipline, social mobil...

We are delighted to speak with Jay again (in the new year) about topics we’re both passionate about. Jay has been living in Japan for many years. The episode centers on the cultural observation and interchange experienced by Kazak adults living in Japan and explores how one seeks identity and self-expression between Japanese and Kazak cultures. We discuss same-sex marriage's legal and cultural...

You will hear the following content: Can violence be choreographed? Articulated? Why doesn’t the daughter take her mother away? Wedding dress or tuition fees? Freedom is never given. What is the significance of voting rights for women? [This episode hosts] Dina & Aigerim [About Kazakh Women Voice] Kazakh Women Voice is a character dialogue program focusing on Kazakh women. We use multiple lang...

In this episode, you will hear about three mother-daughter relationships ·I became my sister's mother and my mother's husband? ·Can I stop the malice by not responding to it? ·While protecting her, the mother will also restrain her daughter's vitality [This episode hosts] Dina & Aigerim [About Kazakh Women Voice] Kazakh Women Voice is a character dialogue program focusing on Kazakh...

In this episode, we explore how individuals can navigate turbulent and ever-changing times while maintainingtheir sense of self and managing relationships with their environment and the people around them. Starting with history, we discuss the dark aspects of human naturerevealed during the occupation of Poland by both the fascist and Soviet regimes in World War II. We talked about Jan T. Gross’s...

Here's the translation of your content into English: Reflections Triggered by a Father Avoiding His Pregnant Daughter The Objectification of Women and the De-sexualization Process In Locke's Liberalism, Women Still Belong to the Household Rejecting Some Traditions Does Not Equate to Betraying Collective Memory Men Sanctify the Nation Out of Identity Anxiety Simplifying Complex Issues: A Po...

You will hear the following topics: · Is language just a tool? · How to define Kazakh · Must language and identity be unified? · Why does Kazakhstan still use Russian? · Why has the restoration of the Kazakh language been so slow? · Can language cause us trauma? This episode hosts] Dina & Aigerim [About Kazakh Women Voice] Kazakh Women Voice is a character dialogue program focusing on Kazakh w...

In this episode, you will hear the following: In 2024, we will be more courageous to show vulnerability 30 years old? What's wrong? 2025? Do we need a plan? [This episode hosts] Dina & Aigerim [About Kazakh Women Voice] Kazakh Women Voice is a character dialogue program focusing on Kazakh women. We use multiple languages ​​to weave the lives of Kazakh women. We explore the growth process, diff...

In this episode you will hear In this episode of  Kazakh Woman Voice , we dive into the complex history of polygamy in Kazakhstan, exploring its legalization, rise in societal acceptance, and how it compares to practices in other cultures. We share candid personal reflections on marriage and gender roles, and wrap up with practical suggestions to encourage men to take on more responsibilities at h...

In this episode you will hear 1. When I play the role of a mother, I find that I have no time 2. Why mothers cannot be absent 3. What are those who encourage childbirth thinking 4. We describe too little about the cruelty of childbirth [This episode hosts] Dina & Aigerim [About Kazakh Women Voice] Kazakh Women Voice is a character dialogue program focusing on Kazakh women. We use multiple lang...

Why do we condemn women who perform erotic dances? We want freedom, not rights. Can feminism be selfish? What is our view on "pastoral feminism"? [This episode hosts] Dina & Aigerim [About Kazakh Women Voice] Kazakh Women Voice is a character dialogue program focusing on Kazakh women. We use multiple languages ​​to weave the lives of Kazakh women. We explore the growth process, difficulties an...

·What should I do when I encounter racial discrimination? ·Respecting your emotions is seeing yourself ·Is expressing emotions relevant to society? ·Why do most people like to blend into the mainstream? [This episode hosts] Dina & Aigerim [About Kazakh Women Voice] Kazakh Women Voice is a character dialogue program focusing on Kazakh women. We use multiple languages ​​to weave the lives of Kaz...

This episode was recorded shortly after the 2024 American election, but due to technical delays, we’re only posting it now. In this episode, we reflect on the election results and dive into broader discussions about gender and class dynamics, exploring how this moment resonates beyond the U.S.   [This episode hosts]   Dina & Aigerim   [About Kazakh Women Voice]   Kazakh Women Voice is a charac...

In this episode you will hear the realities of a challenging job market, with a focus on the academic job market. We'll present key statistics and share our candid opinions on the current landscape. Drawing from personal experiences in both the movie industry and academia, we offer some insights and practical advice for navigating these competitive fields. [This episode hosts] Dina & Aigerim [...

Why Do Kazakh Women Experience Inner Conflict? Exploring the roots of their "contradictory philosophy" shaped by cultural, social, and personal expectations. Being Objectified from Multiple Perspectives Analyzing how Kazakh women are seen as daughters, wives, mothers, and individuals, each role imposing unique pressures. Loving Yourself to Make Men Love You More Discussing the paradox of self-love...

In this episode, you will hear the following: · The popularity of traditional wives · The role of daughter-in-law becomes a personality on the Internet · Why women are required to desire marriage · The "freedom" of housewives? [This episode hosts] Dina & Aigerim [About Kazakh Women Voice] Kazakh Women Voice is a character dialogue program focusing on Kazakh women. We use multiple languages ​​t...

In this episode, you will hear: -Our experiences and feelings of cross-cultural shock. -What we have learned from exploring the relationship between ourselves and the world around us.  -We will also share some useful ways of thinking. [This episode hosts] Dina & Aigerim [About Kazakh Women Voice] Kazakh Women Voice is a character dialogue program focusing on Kazakh women. We use multiple langu...

You will hear the following: ·The minefield of making friends · What qualities do you want your friends to have · Say goodbye to bad friends · We need friends who see our value · Sense of justice and fun [This episode hosts] Dina & Aigerim [About Kazakh Women Voice] Kazakh Women Voice is a character dialogue program focusing on Kazakh women. We use multiple languages ​​to weave the lives of Ka...

In this episode you will hear the following: ·Women with long hair have little knowledge ·Women have 40 lives ·Women are subject to the restrictions of 40 yurts ·Sexism behind proverbs ·Are we afraid of long hair or of sex appeal ·Are we disgusted with women or afraid of women [This episode hosts] Dina & Aigerim [About Kazakh Women Voice] Kazakh Women Voice is a character dialogue program focu...

In this episode, you will hear the following: ·Is housework a woman's duty? ·Invisible housework and emotional labor ·How women lose themselves in housework ·How should we divide housework? ·Why risks in the name of love are always women's duties ·I don't want to cook! [This episode hosts] Dina & Aigerim [About Kazakh Women Voice] Kazakh Women Voice is a character dialogue program focusing on...