Working Saves Lives

Despite efforts carried out for many years, violence against women in Türkiye has not been eliminated. Research on violence against women shows that women's perceptions of and attitudes toward violence are an important factor.

This research brief, published by the Bahçeşehir University Center for Economic and Social Research (BETAM), examines the relationship between women's tendency to see violence as legitimate and their employment status.

ENCOURAGING WOMEN TO WORK IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT IN PREVENTING VIOLENCE

Even when factors such as women's own education level, their husbands' education level and the region where they live are taken into account, working women are less likely to see physical violence as legitimate. In other words, a woman's being employed is important for her ability to stand up against possible abuse in her life. The relationship between women's perception of violence and their employment shows that encouraging women's labor force participation and employment is also an important component in preventing violence against women.

To access the full text of the research conducted by BETAM, click here.