1st Edition

Child Marriage in Türkiye Analysis of Experienced Women’s Narratives

By Esra Bayhantopçu Copyright 2024
176 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

176 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

176 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book provides a critical examination of the problem of underage marriage in Türkiye through a sociological perspective considering gender perceptions, cultural norms, and historical and political contexts. The author conducts a comprehensive analysis of the problem by focusing on the lived experiences and narratives of women who married before the age of 18. Face-to-face, in-depth, and... Read more

Introduction  1. Gender, Identity and Discourse  2. Child Marriage: Women Married Before the Age of 18  Conclusion

Biography

Esra Bayhantopçu has been working as an Assistant Professor in Istanbul, Türkiye, since 2018. She graduated from the joint international PhD program at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, France (Political Science Department) and Galatasaray University, Türkiye (Media and Communication Studies Department) in 2017. She conducted her postdoctoral research in Spain (2022-2023) on sustainability and gender/equality. Dr. Bayhantopçu has also been providing consultancy to leading national and international companies in the field of sustainability since 2010. Her academic expertise lies in the fields of sustainability, gender equality, and communication, and she has authored several academic publications in these areas. Additionally, she has led and provided consultation for many sustainability projects.