Gender Equality in Employment in Turkish Legislation with Comparisons to EU and International Law

Bakirci, Kadriye

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“…Historically, Turkish women have been contributing to rural agricultural and the home-based production economy extensively, in addition to care provision to their immediate family members (Özkanli, 2001;UNECE, 2010). However, their contribution to the production process is not echoed in the official statistics of the formal labor markets (Bakirci, 2010). On the contrary, in comparison to the '90s with 34.5% of women being in paid work, the number has recently decreased as shown in Figure 2 below (OECD Economic Surveys: Turkey 2018.…”

Section: Women In the Turkish Economy: An Overview Of Achievements And Challengesmentioning

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“…It critically analyzed different state mechanisms as well as international policy instruments in place in Turkey. Furthermore, A critical discussion by Bakirci on the much-discussed Employment Act of Turkey shows the legal loopholes and the compatibilities with the international labor laws particularly in comparison to the European Union laws (Bakirci, 2010).…”

Section: Policy Framework Addressing Gender Inequalities In Turkeymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Nationally, the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey's article 10 ensures equality before the law irrespective of one's color, language, sect, political ideas, race, sex, philosophical beliefs, religion or any such considerations. However, at the same time, article 50 refers to women as being entitled to legal protection in relation to work along with children and people with special needs Journal of Economy Culture and Society (Bakirci, 2010). Thus, jeopardizing equal treatment, as women are preconceived as less capable by default in comparison to men in Turkish society.…”

Section: Policy Framework Addressing Gender Inequalities In Turkeymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Cinsiyete Dayalı Ekonomik Eşitsizlikleri: Seçilmiş Kavramların incelenmesi

Khan¹

2020

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Economic inequality is a global phenomenon with all-encompassing implications. While inequality affects both men and women, due to the socially ascribed gender roles and expectations women are more prone to experience disparities. Based on a narrative review, the aim of this article is to provide a primer on four selected theories related to genderbased economic inequalities. The first section provides a brief overview of a) sexual division of labor b) the nimble fingers theory c) glass wall and glass ceiling effects and d) female-headed households and the feminization of poverty. The final section demonstrates the implications of these paradoxical economic phenomena in the Turkish context. The article explains how women from diverse socio-economic backgrounds are prone to labor market inequalities because of the intricate nature of structural biases. A plethora of literature is available on the Turkish context, highlighting the nuances of economic participation. The present article complements the existing body of literature, however, it adds a new dimension by offering the theoretical underpinnings behind the economic inequalities endured by Turkish women. Future research could explore the empirical evidence on the dynamics of economic disparity while considering the theoretical concepts discussed in this article.

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Khan¹

2020

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Gendered Patterns of Time Use over the Life Cycle in Turkey

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Memiş

2017

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Work-related whistle-blowing in democratic societies context

Bakirci

2019

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Purpose Turkey is required by the international and EU instruments and domestic law to address the issue of whistle-blowing and the protection of whistle-blowers. The purpose of this paper is to analyse Turkish legislation which is applicable to work-related whistle-blowing, the conflict between the worker’s right to “blow the whistle” and the obligation to loyalty and confidentiality. The consequences of groundless or deliberate false disclosures are considered. Comparisons are made with international conventions, the COE Recommendation CM/Rec(2014)7 and the Proposed EU Directive on the Protection of Whistleblowers and ECtHR precedents. Design/methodology/approach In the first part, this paper reviews the definition of whistle-blowing and whistle-blower. The second part outlines the impact of international and EU Law on Turkish legislation. The third part reviews the Turkish legal framework applicable to whistle-blowing. Findings Whistle-blowing in the public interest is suggested as a tool to combat corruption worldwide. There is no doubt that some whistle-blowers have been beneficial to society. However without democratic structures to take into account the assessment of the quality of the information, the type of the disclosure and the category of the reporting person, there are downsides to excessive whistle-blowing. Therefore, whistle-blowing should be discussed in the context of democratic societies, and a balanced approach should be adopted to ensure the position of not only whistle-blowers but also the people affected by the reports. Originality/value The paper offers new insights into the limits of work-related whistle-blowing within the context of freedom of expression and the right of employees and public officials to petition. The protection of whistle-blowers and the consequences of groundless or deliberate false disclosures under Turkish Law from a comparative perspective are considered.

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Gender Equality in Employment in Turkish Legislation with Comparisons to EU and International Law

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Cinsiyete Dayalı Ekonomik Eşitsizlikleri: Seçilmiş Kavramların incelenmesi

Cinsiyete Dayalı Ekonomik Eşitsizlikleri: Seçilmiş Kavramların incelenmesi

Gendered Patterns of Time Use over the Life Cycle in Turkey

Work-related whistle-blowing in democratic societies context

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