Feminist Economics : A General Review

Year 2024, Volume: 4 Issue: 2, 76 - 93, 30.12.2024

Aras Yolusever

https://doi.org/10.58620/fbujoss.1531679

Abstract

Feminist economics is a heterodox approach that challenges traditional economic theories by emphasizing gender inequalities and advocating for more inclusive analyses. This interdisciplinary field critiques the exclusion of non-market activities, such as childcare and domestic work, from conventional economic models. It argues that the omission of these activities results in substantial gender bias. Feminist economics has introduced new perspectives on economic success through the capability approach developed by Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum. This approach focuses on individuals' potential to achieve well-being and justice rather than merely economic output like GDP or income. Key concepts within feminist economics include household bargaining, measurement of unpaid work, and advocating for policies that support gender equality and social justice. The field also employs interdisciplinary data collection methods, such as time-use surveys and qualitative interviews, to gather more accurate data on non-market activities and their economic value. This study offers an exploration of the fundamental concept, theoretical and historical framework of feminist economics. It will also highlight the political implications of the field, examine its global influence, and explore its connections to other related fields. Additionally, the study will analyze future of feminist economics.

Keywords

Feminist Economics, Heterodox Economics, Feminism, Gender Equality

Feminist İktisat : Genel Bir İnceleme

Abstract

Feminist iktisati, toplumsal cinsiyet eşitsizliklerini vurgulayarak ve daha kapsayıcı analizleri savunarak geleneksel ekonomi teorilerine meydan okuyan heterodoks bir yaklaşımdır. Bu disiplinler arası alan, çocuk bakımı ve ev işi gibi piyasa dışı faaliyetlerin geleneksel ekonomik modellerden dışlanmasını eleştirmektedir. Yaklaşım ayrıca bu faaliyetlerin göz ardı edilmesinin önemli ölçüde toplumsal cinsiyet önyargısına yol açtığını savunmaktadır. Bu iktisat okulu, Amartya Sen ve Martha Nussbaum tarafından geliştirilen yapabilirlik yaklaşımı aracılığıyla ekonomik başarıya yeni bakış açıları getirmiştir. Feminist iktisat aynı zamanda milli gelir gibi ekonomik çıktılardan ziyade bireylerin refah ve adalet elde etme potansiyeline odaklanmaktadır. Alanın temel kavramları arasında hane halkı pazarlığı, ev hanımlarının emeğinin ölçülmesi ve toplumsal cinsiyet eşitliğini ve sosyal adaleti destekleyen politikaların savunulması yer almaktadır. Bu alan ayrıca, piyasa dışı faaliyetler ve bunların ekonomik değeri hakkında daha doğru veriler toplamak için anketler ve nitel görüşmeler gibi disiplinler arası veri toplama yöntemleri kullanmaktadır. Bu çalışma, feminist iktisadın temel kavramlarının, teorik çerçevesinin ve tarihsel gelişiminin bir incelemesini sunmaktadır. Bununla beraber çalışma, alanın politika uygulamalarını ve önerilerini vurgulayacak, küresel etkisini inceleyecek ve diğer ilgili alanlarla bağlantılarını araştıracaktır. Son olarak feminist iktisadın geleceği tartışılacaktır.

Keywords

Feminist İktisat, Heteredoks İktisat, Feminizm, Cinsiyet Eşitliği

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