One Woman, One Life Story and Much to Say about the Contributions of Working in Women’s Life

Year 2022, Volume: 23 Issue: 2, 21 - 32, 06.01.2023

Rabia Arzu Kalemci

Abstract

This study tries to explore a deeper understanding of the facts of women workers. The qualitative approach makes it possible to examine directly the individual experiences of women. By adopting a life story, which provides a connection with the past, this study aims to understand the meaning of work for a woman. Wıththis aim, the life story of Z.S who works as a kitchen staff isinterviewedin the study. By examining the individual experience in depth through a life story, this study shows that the meaning of work for a woman is not just gaining a living but also includes how a woman perceives gender beliefs and how the specific events of the past have been reflected in her working life.

Keywords

Gender, the meaning of work, lifestory, working woman

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