CHILD BRIDES (SİVEREK CASE)
ÇOCUK GELİNLER (SİVEREK ÖRNEĞİ)

Author : A. Burak KAHRAMAN -- Tuba ŞENATEŞ
Number of pages : 380-392

Abstract

Like in many other countries, the phenomenon of child brides is one of major problems for Turkey as well. In this research social, cultural, and economic problems that include child brides are analyzed descriptively. To this aim, 15 child brides who live in the district Siverek of Urfa are interviewed in detail. Qualitative data and observations that are obtained are analyzed descriptively. As a result of our descriptive analysis and observations made in field, it can be said that social and cultural factors like patriarchal family structure, perception that is imposed on women, attitudes toward women, educational level of family members, traditions and social control lead to child marriage. Child brides are exposed to physical and psychological violence and oppression that is exerted by their spouse and close relatives. Because of the fact that they get married at small ages and live in a patriarchal social environment, child brides cannot get out of the never-ending circle of learned helplessness. Despite all kinds of precaution of the state and endeavors for informing the public, today the phenomenon of child brides still exists.

Keywords

Gender, Child br

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