Breaking the chains

Exploring gender inequality in Türkiye through the eyes of women NGO members

Bibliographic Data

ID13076136
AuthorsGökhan Savaş (0000-0002-0681-0229, American University of Sharjah, corresponding author), Dilek Çakır (0000-0002-7370-7424)
Year2024
Volume9
Pages1491058-1491058
Publication date2024-11-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2297-7775 • E-ISSN: 2297-7775
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fsoc.2024.1491058
PMID39555127
OpenAlexW4403982479
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited29

In Türkiye, women's NGOs have gained significant influence in gender politics, especially since the country's turn towards neoliberalism. A survey conducted among 735 members of women's NGOs revealed that, contrary to expectations, many members hold gender inequitable attitudes, highlighting a lack of gender consciousness within these organizations. Key findings indicate that support for gender equality is higher among participants in Ankara than in Istanbul, and that factors such as education, political ideology, and socio-economic status significantly shape these attitudes. The persistence of patriarchal beliefs within these organizations suggests the need for a deeper analysis of the socio-political and structural barriers that hinder gender equality. This study provides critical insights into the intersection of civil society, gender attitudes, and advocacy in Türkiye

Gender equality · Gender inequality · Inequality · Political science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Gender Politics and Representation · Gender Studies · Gender Studies and Social Issues · Turkey's Politics and Society

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