Ethnic conflict and gender inequality in education: the case of Turkey

Authors

Ramazan Kilinc, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Jody L. Neathery-Castro, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Selin Akyuz

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-31-2017

Publication Title

Turkish Studies

Volume

19

Issue

3

First Page

400

Last Page

421

Abstract

Although conflict remains a major obstacle to development in many areas of the world, its impact on education has been rarely studied. This article investigates the relationship between conflict and gender equality, focusing on the schooling of the girls in the conflict-ridden regions of Turkey. Patriarchy is the most important determinant of low educational levels among girls in Southeastern Turkey. However, ethnic conflict exacerbates male-dominant traditions and blocks economic development, reinforcing patriarchal norms and limiting girls’ school attendance. Yet, by provoking political mobilization around a Kurdish identity, ethnic conflict may undermine patriarchy and unintentionally promote girls’ education.

Comments

This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Turkish Studies on October 31, 2017, available online: https://doi.org/10.1080/14683849.2017.1392860

Recommended Citation

Kilinc, R., Neathery-Castro, J., & Akyuz, S. (2017, October 31). Ethnic conflict and gender inequality in education: The case of Turkey. Turkish Studies, 19(3), 400-421. https://doi.org/10.1080/14683849.2017.1392860

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