Women In Working Life And Partner Violence: The Role Of Cultural Influences

Abstract

This study, titled "Women in Working Life and Partner Violence: The Role of Cultural Influences", focuses on research conducted with 50 women in İstanbul. The study is centered on examining violence against women within the context of gender roles, self-esteem, attitudes towards violence in dating, and couples attitudes. The methodology of the research includes a quantitative survey study conducted using various scales. The findings of the research show significant statistical relationships between participants' marital status, education levels, employment status, and the sub-dimensions of the values scale. For instance, single and widowed participants were found to have higher freedom scores compared to those who are married. Additionally, as the level of education increases, career values increase while attitudes towards physical violence decrease. One of the most striking findings is that with the increase in participants' age, the scores of the gender role scale and moral values increase, whereas intellectual values, freedom, and romantic values decrease. In terms of relationship duration, participants in relationships of five years or longer were found to have lower intellectual and romantic values. The study reveals that women's tendency to tolerate partner violence is closely related to their social and demographic characteristics. These findings indicate that factors such as gender roles, education, and economic independence play a significant role in women's attitudes towards violence. The recommendations section emphasizes the need to develop social support programs for the protection of women from violence and to teach effective communication skills at an early age. Furthermore, increasing awareness about parenting education and gender roles can play a crucial role in preventing violenc