TÜRK DEVLETLERİ TEŞKİLATINDA AİLE VE SOSYAL POLİTİKALAR: KURUMSAL UYUM

Abstract

Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı (TDT), üye ülkeler arasında siyasi, ekonomik ve kültürel alanlarda bütünleşmeyi amaçlayan çok taraflı bir yapıdır. Son yıllarda sosyal politika, aile yapısı, kadın ve çocuk hakları gibi konular, teşkilatın kurumsal gündeminde daha görünür hale gelmiştir. Bu çalışma, TDT kapsamında aile ve sosyal politikalarda kurumsal uyum düzeyini incelemektedir. Üye ülkelerin Aile ve Sosyal Politikalar Bakanlıkları düzeyinde gerçekleştirdiği iş birliği mekanizmaları, ortak deklarasyonlar ve bölgesel sosyal politika belgeleri analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmada ayrıca aile politikalarının kültürel diplomasi ve yumuşak güç unsuru olarak kullanımı da değerlendirilmektedir. Bulgular, üye devletler arasında aile politikalarına dair normatif bir yakınlaşmanın başladığını, ancak uygulamada kurumsal uyumun sınırlı olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Bu durum, TDT’nin gelecekte sosyal politikaları daha bütüncül ve kurumsallaşmış bir çerçeveye oturtma potansiyeline işaret etmektedir. Çalışma, sosyal politikalarda bölgesel yönetişim, ortak norm üretimi ve kimlik inşası konularına katkı sunmayı amaçlamaktadır.

Keywords

• Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı
• Aile ve Sosyal Politikalar
• Kurumsal Uyum

FAMILY AND SOCIAL POLICIES IN THE ORGANIZATION OF TURKIC STATES: INSTITUTIONAL ALIGNMENT

Abstract

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is a multilateral platform aiming to foster political, economic, and cultural integration among its member states. In recent years, issues such as family structures, social policy, and the rights of women and children have become increasingly visible in the organization’s institutional agenda. This study examines the level of institutional alignment in family and social policies within the OTS framework. It analyzes cooperation mechanisms, joint declarations, and regional social policy documents developed through the meetings of member states’ Ministries of Family and Social Policy. The study also evaluates the role of family policies as tools of cultural diplomacy and soft power. Findings suggest that while a normative convergence in family-related policies is emerging, institutional alignment in practice remains limited. This indicates a growing potential for the OTS to institutionalize social policies within a more coherent and strategic framework. The study aims to contribute to discussions on regional governance, norm production, and identity building through the lens of social policy.

Keywords

• Organization of Turkic States
• Family and Social Policies
• Institutional Alignment

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