Addressing Violence Against Women with a Social Work Perspective in the Context of Relational Cultural Theory

Year 2025, Volume: 17 Issue: 2, 405 - 415

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https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1528040

Abstract

Relational cultural theory is one of the postmodern theories and emphasizes the importance of the quality of the relationships with other people in women’s psychological development. This theory is more widely accepted for its potential to bring about meaningful and sustainable change in cases of violence against women. By working with women who have been subjected to violence on the basis of relational cultural theory, women are supported to convey their experiences more easily and to establish healthy connections in their relationships. Empathy, with its emphasis on mutual empowerment and cooperation, provides an important basis for supporting women who have experienced violence. Studies show that relational cultural theory increases the resilience and empowerment of women who have been subjected to violence. In this context, this study includes the foundations of relational cultural theory and approaches and explanations in the context of violence against women from a social work perspective. The impact on women’s empowerment and healthy relationships is explained, as well as what needs to be taken into account in practice.

Keywords

Violence against women, relational cultural theory, social work

Kadına Yönelik Şiddetin İlişkisel Kültürel Teori Bağlamında Sosyal Hizmet Bakış Açısıyla Ele Alınması

Abstract

İlişkisel kültürel kuram postmodern kuramlardan olup, kadınların psikolojik gelişiminde diğer insanlarla kurdukları ilişkilerin niteliğinin önemli olduğu vurgulanmaktadır. Bu kuram, kadına yönelik şiddet vakalarında anlamlı ve sürdürülebilir bir değişim oluşturma potansiyeli nedeniyle daha fazla kabul görmektedir. Şiddete maruz kalan kadınlarla ilişkisel kültürel kuram temelindeki çalışmalar ile kadınların deneyimlerini daha rahat aktarmasına, ilişkilerinde sağlıklı bağlantılar kurmasına destek olunmaktadır. Empati, karşılıklı güçlendirme ve iş birliğine dayalı vurgusuyla birlikte şiddete maruz kalan kadınlara destek noktasında önemli bir temel sunmaktadır. Çalışmalar, ilişkisel kültürel kuramın, şiddete maruz kalan kadınların dayanıklılıklarını arttırdığını ve güçlenmesini sağladığını ortaya koymaktadır. Bu kapsamda bu çalışma ilişkisel kültürel kuramın temellerine ve kadına yönelik şiddet bağlamındaki yaklaşım ve açıklamalara sosyal hizmet perspektifiyle yer vermektedir. Kadınların güçlendirilmesi ve sağlıklı ilişkiler kurması yönündeki etkisiyle birlikte uygulamada dikkate alınması gerekenler açıklanmaktadır.

Keywords

Kadına yönelik şiddet, ilişkisel kültürel kuram, sosyal hizmet

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