GENDER RELATIONSHIPS IN TURKEY

Turkey is emerging as a modern nation in the last years of the twentieth century. Traditional Islamic values continue to be defended by major segments of the Turkish population; however, with the result that gender role clashes and generational clashes also are a characteristic of contemporary Turkish society. Turkey occupies somewhat of a middle ground between Western and Islamic cultures in the current period. An exploration of gender relationships in such a dynamic society, therefore, can provide valuable insights for current societal development.

Gender Relationships and Traditions in Turkish Society

Intrafamily conflict in contemporary Turkey frequently stems from differing perceptions of the role of women in Turkish society (Hartacsu & Oral, 1994, pp. 229-239). Males and many older females are likely to accept traditional Islamic vie

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. The function of women is to produce and care for children. The traditional status is being eroded by contemporary events (Boyacioglu & Karanci, 1992, pp. 61-71). There is an ever-increasing interaction between Turkey and the developed countries, and an ever-increasing interaction between the social and economic sectors within Turkey. While this interaction essentially has been positive for Turkish males, for females it has served as a basis for a reconsideration of their traditional roles. The traditional role glorifies the female as a mother and housewife, but offers no position for her in the production of goods and services. The female role in modern Turkish society is described as one of low visibility in the labor force, but high visibility in the home; out of touch with the country's production and economic system but with the desire to have more interaction in these areas. While changes in traditional roles are being assessed, however, the underlying impact of religion on the female role is strong. Islamic patterns and values have been embodied in Islamic culture since Islam became their religion, Islam being less of a dogma than it is a way of life. What is traditional and what is Islamic have been closely ident
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