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Mongolian women have historically enjoyed a somewhat higher status than women from other East Asian cultures. Women in Mongolia played vital roles in the family and economic life. Some more elite women had more opportunities than poor women, yet the demanding lifestyle required all women to work.
Khutulun is thought to be the basis for the character of Turandot, who has been the subject of a number of Western works.While in Mongol culture she is remembered as a famous athlete and warrior, in Western artistic adaptations she is depicted as a proud woman who finally succumbs to love.
The cover of The Secret History of the Mongol Great Khatuns in Mongolian 2009. Following Ögedei's death, khatuns (queens) briefly ruled the Mongol Empire. Most of these women were not Genghis Khan's daughters, but his daughters- or granddaughters-in-law. Their ability to control the empire made them the most powerful women during this period.
Compared to other civilizations, Mongolian women had the power to influence society and enjoyed much more freedom in general. [62] Even though men were dominant in society, many turned to women in their lives for advice. While developing organizations within the Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan asked for assistance from his mother.
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also: People: By gender: Women: By nationality: Mongolian This category exists only as a container for other categories of Mongolian women . Articles on individual women should not be added directly to this category, but may be added to an appropriate sub-category if it exists.
Women for Change is a membership-based NGO located in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It founded in 2010 by four Mongolian women including Zolzaya Batkhuyag, Anudari Ayush, Nomingerel Khuyag and Tegshzaya Jalan-Aajav, who shared a passion for the promotion of gender equality, human rights and democracy – values which continue to underpin our work today.
In Mongolia, she was first received with caution as many considered her to be a kind of Soviet overseer, keeping an eye on Mongolian politicians. [3] Her marriage to the leader of Mongolia was in itself considered a conduit of the influence of Nikolai Vazhnov (Soviet ambassador) and with the blessing of the Premier Khorloogiin Choibalsan.