Towards Gender Parity: Examining Women's Role In Turkey's Workforce

Abstract

This research aims to interpret women's position in working life within the framework of gender and to reveal it in relation to the fields of economy, education, and public administration. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected using a semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher after a review of the relevant literature. In the mixed design study, frequency analysis, and chi-square tests were applied. Of the study participants, 85.3% were female, and 16.5% were male, with the majority falling within the 20-29 age range (47%). Regarding employment type, 21% were permanent, 35% were contracted, 4% were casual, and 39% were subcontracted. The research reveals significant correlations between gender and participation in the workforce, as well as the partner's employment status, reasons for taking a break from work, and the tendency to leave the workforce. Additionally, the study found that a woman's level of education has an inverse relationship with her husband's involvement in determining the allocation and expenditure of her earnings. Lastly, the economic findings demonstrate significant connections between gender and the primary source of income that satisfies an individual's needs and the reasons for pursuing paid employment.