essay

Sex roles, value of children and fertility

sex roles, family & community in turkey • Bloomington, Ind. (143 Goodbody Hall, Bloomington 47405) • Published In 1982 • Pages: 151-180

By: Kâğıtçıbaşı, Çiğdem.

Abstract
This is a study of the value of children (VOC) and fertility based on a survey of 2305 married respondents across Turkey. Some of the findings show that social, economic, and cultural factors affect intra-family relations, which in turn, affects fertility behavior. The economic value of children decreases with socio-economic development, while the psychological value increases. Since the later is more a qualitative value than a quantitative one, it results is lower fertility.
Subjects
Functional and adaptational interpretations
Gender status
Household
Family relationships
Conception
Status of children
Status and treatment of the aged
culture
Turks
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2012
Field Date
1975
Coverage Date
1975
Coverage Place
Turkey
Notes
Çiğdem Kâğıtçıbaşı
Includes bibliographical references (p. 178-180)
LCCN
82084525
LCSH
Families--Turkey
Sex role--Turkey
Women--Turkey--Social conditions
Community life
Turkey--Social conditions