CHANGING ECONOMIES UNCHANGING GENDER ROLES: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY ABOUT WOMEN WORKING IN THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR IN TURKEY
Abstract
The aim of this article is to examine the effects of transformations in economical politics on agricultural structure, social relations and gender roles, the relationship between employment of women and their status and roles in the case of women working in package unit in TARİŞ premises and agricultural premises based in Manisa/Alaşehir.
This research was carried out by mixed methodology where both qualitative and quantitative methods were used. Data was principally collected by questionnaire. However, questionnaire data were supported by participatory observation and in-depth interviews. The sample was formed by selecting randomly 309 women (%80,3) in 10 businesses and 76 women (%19,7) from Tariş company. Therefore the total number of sample is 385.
Data was analyzed via SPSS statistical package. According to the findings, women regard the works they do in packaging units as extensions of their domestic roles and traditional agricultural practices. The fact that they work as seasonal workers, they get paid less than minimum wage, the perception that their works are seen as extension of their domestic roles, traditional perception of womanhood have not resulted in any change in status and roles of women depending on their employment.
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Primary Language
English
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Journal Section
Research Article
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Publication Date
January 15, 2017
Submission Date
May 17, 2016
Acceptance Date
October 27, 2016
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Year 2017 Volume: 27 Number: 1