Gender Asymmetries of Modern Tuvan Family Revisited

Abstract

Goals. The article attempts an analysis of gender asymmetries in Tuvan family in the context of Russian sociological studies of the family. Results. The study of gender aspects inherent to the sociodemographic development of the region identifies the current family gender-related transformation trends resulting from economic factors, primarily that of labor market and employment. The article presents a gender analysis of possible risks associated with the reduced role and status of man in the family.