JUSTICE IN TRADITIONAL AND MODERN SOCIETY: THE CASE OF THE FERGANA VALLEY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52754/16948823_2026_1(7)_15Keywords:
justice, tradition, customary law, collective responsibility, aksakal courts, mahalla, Fergana Valley, social transformationAbstract
This article examines the concept of justice in both traditional and modern forms within the socio-cultural context of the Fergana Valley. It analyzes the traditional model of justice based on customs, norms, and moral values, highlighting institutions such as the aksakal courts, mahalla structures, and mechanisms of collective responsibility. Drawing on empirical evidence from Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, the study demonstrates the continued relevance of informal justice systems in regulating social relations. It is argued that globalization processes, including the strengthening of formal legal institutions, labor migration, and cross-border conflicts, significantly transform the understanding of justice in the region. The paper concludes that traditional and modern models of justice coexist in a complex and often contradictory relationship, yet they also complement each other. The author proposes an integrative approach that combines universal human rights principles with local socio-cultural practices.
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