essay

Changes in women's activities both inside and outside the home

women in modern turkish society: a reader • London • Published In 1995 • Pages: 889-111

By: Ozbay, Ferhunde.

Abstract
The author discusses changes in women's lives, work, and status over three periods in contemporary Turkey, 1920-1950, 1950-1970, and 1970-1980s. The author observes that in spite of economic and political changes in the country and region, women continue to identify with their families and work towards enhancing the status of the family. As men are caught up in making money and in many cases working outside their village, either in urban areas or abroad, women play an increasing role in maintaining the household and raising children. Recent economic downturn and increase in downward mobility has lessened the value of education as an avenue to social mobility and accentuated men's pursuit of money and women's efforts to hold up the family.
Subjects
Division of labor by gender
Labor supply and employment
Status, role, and prestige
Gender status
Household
Education system
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
1982
Coverage Date
1923-1986
Coverage Place
Turkey
Notes
Ferhunde Ozbay
Includes bibliographical references (p. 110-111)
LCCN
95122395
LCSH
Women--Turkey--Social conditions
Women in development--Turkey