THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MARGINAL GROUPS IN HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES

Abstract

The formation of marginal groups in Uzbek society is closely connected with numerous historical and social processes. Throughout history, social strata have existed in complex relationships with one another, while certain groups remained on the periphery of society and were deprived of their economic, political, and cultural rights. This process was primarily shaped by the existence of the feudal system, colonial domination, and later by the socio-economic and political policies implemented during the Soviet period. As a consequence, marginal groups were often excluded from the labor market and had limited access to education and healthcare systems, which significantly slowed their social integration.