Gender Aspects of the Development of Socio-Humanitarian Spheres in the Republic of Azerbaijan

The article summarizes and analyzes the gender aspects of the development of the social and humanitarian spheres of the Republic of Azerbaijan, highlights positive and negative trends in this area. The main problems that lead to gender inequality in the spheres of culture, education, science are considered, recommendations and proposals are put forward to reduce gender inequality. Acquaintance with the real situation of gender equality in socio-cultural spheres allows us to say that, despite a certain disproportion in these areas, as well as cases of vertical gender segregation, positive dynamics have been observed in recent years. The reforms carried out in Azerbaijan in recent years in the healthcare sector and the improvement of a number of medical indicators also have a positive impact on gender relations. An analysis of these indicators confirms that the overall index of population health and quality of life in the country lags behind European countries, but is high compared to most countries in the region.