This paper
intends to do a sociological analysis of kin marriage, a subject matter of
sharp discussions both in Turkish society and in European public.
Traditionally, to some extent, practiced and largely approved by the society in
Turkey, this type of marriage was opened to discussions during the second half
of the last century. The discussions started to be gradually dominated by a
medical discourse that focuses on bio-medical results of kin marriage and
treats it as a risk factor. Although
such views are widely accepted in society, kin marriage insistently keeps its
existence. Based on a sociological perspective, this paper aims to analyze the
factors leading to the existence of kin marriage despite wide spreading
disapproval thoughts and attitudes against it.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Reserch Articles |
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Publication Date | April 30, 2018 |
Submission Date | May 4, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 13 Issue: 1 |