Aiman Zhusupova

Aiman Zhusupova is a sociologist who examines the cultural significance of names and their relation to gender roles in Kazakhstan. She addresses the phenomenon of women changing names that include the prefix 'Ul,' traditionally associated with the desire for male heirs. Aiman notes that this trend reflects a growing demand for gender equality and a reevaluation of women's roles in society, suggesting that as societal values evolve, so too will naming practices.