The problem of female labor force participation in Turkey
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| Kulcsszavak: | labor force Salary Turkey Wage gap Women |
| Online Access: | http://dolgozattar.uni-bge.hu/41568 |
| Abstract: | The Republic of Turkey is a modern developed country, which many consider to be free and equated with Europe. Indeed, Turkey has something to be proud of concerning its societies. A long orientation to the West has given the Turkish people the status of a secular state. Now women get equal rights with men and full freedoms. Nevertheless, the difference in wages between men and women is a big problem in Turkey. Thus, the female labor force participation rate (FLFPR) remains at about 30 percent, which is significantly lower than the OECD average. Which is explained by the established traditions where a woman does not work because she has to take care of the house and children. All responsibility for money falls on the shoulders of men. In addition to unemployment, there is a difference in the wages of men and women. So, in one position, women receive an average of 18% less than men. According to UNESCO, higher education has been more popular for men for a long time. Back in 2013, women who graduated from the first degree programs (ISCED 6 and 7) in the higher education system were in the minority. Then perhaps explains the difference in wages, since educated women were less common. However now the trend has changed significantly. Education has become more accessible and popular among female representatives, but despite this, the problem of wages still stands and is relevant. |
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