Perspectives of Roma Women on Gender Equality: A Qualitative Study in Mersin

Authors : Burcu ŞANLI, Sibel FURTANA

Pages : 637-648

Doi:10.26466/opusjsr.1297338

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Publication Date : 2023-09-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This research was conducted with the aim of examining the perspectives of Roma women on gender equality within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The study was designed based on the phenomenological approach, which is a qualitative research method. The study group was limited to ten Roma women residing in Mersin. The data for the research were obtained through individual in-depth interviews. In the analysis of the data, the content analysis technique was used. As a result of content analysis, the research findings were examined by forming themes within the sub-goals set for \`Gender Equality,\` one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These themes include: insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1); Education, insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2); Discrimination against women and girls, insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(3); Domestic violence, insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(4); Early or forced marriage, insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(5); Economic and social opportunity equality insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(6); Reproductive health and rights. According to the research findings, Roma community often adheres to traditional views, Roma women experience gender inequality, lack access to quality education, lack economic and social opportunities, and are not sufficiently involved in public spaces and the workforce. It has been revealed that Roma women face discrimination due to both their ethnic origin and gender, which causes double disadvantage in the context of intersectionality.
Keywords : Toplumsal cinsiyet eşitliği, Birleşmiş Milletler Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Hedefleri, Roman kadınlar, çifte dezavantaj, kesişimsellik