This article reveals the main sociological theories of elderly and aging processes, their main scientific ideas and foundations in the study of gerontological problems. In addition, based on a scientific approach, the advantages and disadvantages of these sociological views are analyzed, changes in their approaches are justified in terms of the frequency, and the need to create an interdisciplinary unified methodology for empirical research based on these theories is indicated.

This article reveals the role of sociological research for measuring the state of social security by assessing public opinion. Some proposals for developing the practice of implementing empiric methods in surveys for examining basic interests and security threats in this sphere have been proposed.

The article presents a sociological analysis of the integration process of women who have graduated from vocational education institutions into the labor market. Based on the results of an empirical sociological survey, the study identifies the employment status of female vocational education graduates, the main barriers to their employment, as well as social factors influencing the formation of effective employment. Drawing on the research findings, a comprehensive sociological model for ensuring women’s employment has been developed, along with practical recommendations. This model is based on the interrelation of education, social capital, institutional support, and the socio-cultural environment.

This article examines the views of respondents on the results of a sociological survey conducted among the population in the formation of a modern family model of the population and the formation of an exemplary family portrait.

The search for solutions to problems of social life of the state and society through science is of great importance. The article highlights the results of a study of the role of education and science in the lives of women scientists, their influence on their socialization, as well as the main aspects identified on the basis of determining the characteristics of the social image of women in this field

The article presents a sociological analysis of trends observed in the demographic sphere amid the transformation towards a welfare state. The impact of these trends on ongoing socio-economic reforms is examined. Furthermore, in the context of social security, national interests related to demographic stability are classified, and the factors hindering their achievement are analyzed using sociological research methods

In the article, the content of the concept of gender relations is revealed based on the approach of sociology and psychology. It raises the issues of determining the main trends and perspectives on gender relations through the analysis of scientific works on gender in research.

The problem of ensuring stable social relations in the family today is one of the complex, interdisciplinary issues. Its theoretical and methodological basis is represented by general socio-psychological, pedagogical, philosophical research, as well as sociological works. This article also analyzes the issue of family and society from a socio-philosophical point of view.

This article presents information on cases of premature birth and its main causes, analyzes cases of premature birth in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Problems associated with premature birth on the basis of sociological studies are identified, proposals and recommendations for their elimination are also developed.

In the modern world, social entrepreneurship has become one of the effective tools for socio-economic sustainable
development. By combining business principles with the goals of creating positive social and environmental impact, addressing social issues such as the fight against poverty, unemployment, access to education and healthcare. Social entrepreneurship plays an important role in creating innovation, sustainable development and improving the quality of life for vulnerable groups and society as a whole. This article, based on the results of the author’s sociological research, examines the gender aspects of the development of social entrepreneurship and the resources necessary for the development of social entrepreneurship taking into account gender issues 

The article reveals the social activity of elder people, the conditions and problems associated with ensuring a healthy lifestyle for them according to the results of a sociological survey. It also contains proposals and recommendations for increasing the social activity of older people in the country.

In Uzbekistan, the mechanisms for identifying conflict-prone families and resolving family conflicts are currently being improved. The purpose of this study is to identify existing challenges within this system and propose ways to address them. The research involved the analysis of legal documents, statistical data, international best practices, expert opinions, and the results of sociological studies. The findings reveal that a shortage of qualified specialists, cultural stereotypes (including public indifference and the reinforcement of negative gender norms), and weaknesses in interdepartmental coordination negatively impact the effectiveness of efforts to detect and resolve family conflicts

The article raises such issues as the problem of domestic violence, its causes, support for women who have been subject of harassment and violence, protection of their rights and interests, as well as foreign experience.

This article highlights in detail the importance of a sociological study of the social mood of women and the creation of its methodology, specific aspects considered in the works of domestic and foreign scientists. At the same time, the essence of the concept of social mood is revealed, based on the main aspects of the study of women’s mood, conclusions are given on the estimated indicators.

This article analyzes the influence of parents on the upbringing of children in the modern period in a scientifictheoretical and practical way. On the basis of the influence of Information Technology, emotional communication, gender approach, sociological environment and international educational experience, the role of parents in the formation of a child’s personality is revealed. The educational impact of the school, makhalla and family in cooperation, educational methods and their effectiveness were analyzed and solutions were proposed based on a scientific approach to the pressing problems of modern education. The article also discusses the active participation of parents in the upbringing of children, problems and means of combating them on the basis of sociological surveys.

This article analyzes the trend of the family, the number of marriages and family divorces in Uzbekistan from 2010 to the current year based on available statistical data. At the same time, the causes of family divorces are comparatively investigated in the cross-section of regions from a sociological point of view.

One of the concepts that causes wide discussions in sociology - gender, has been comprehensively studied in foreign countries. At the same time, the specificity of gender relations under the influence of cultural factors leads to different interpretations of the concept of gender. This is also influenced by the fact that in the interpretation of this concept in the social sciences, a unified attitude towards the concepts of masculinity and femininity has not been formed. On these grounds, the concept of «gender» has acquired its own meaning in Uzbek society, and these features are analyzed in the article using the approaches of modern sociology.