A Study on Sociocultural Features among Turkish and Iraqi Women

Turkey and Iraq are characterized by a multiplicity of religious, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity. Women’s status in society is one of the most arguable topics in Turkey and Iraq. To build a secure and prosperous society, women’s empowerment is one of the most important instruments. Traditionally, women are expected to be more dependent, relational, submissive, caring, and emotional in these countries. The development of women's self-cognition, the formation of their outlook on life, and the orientation of their values are influenced by the specific social-cultural aspects in which they live. This study provides insights into different sociocultural features among Turkish and Iraqi women. It describes family types, religious beliefs, social interactions, marriage, education, and employment. In addition, it also covers some of the cultural and traditional practices followed by women. The social relations, challenges and conflicts women face in these societies need to be studied. It is concluded that culture plays a vital role in such features; in addition, the sample's traditions have their influence and impact at women's discrimination, appointing, and roles.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Turkish women, Iraqi women, Sociocultural features, interactions

Turkey and Iraq are characterized by a multiplicity of religious, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity. Women’s status in society is one of the most arguable topics in Turkey and Iraq. To build a secure and prosperous society, women’s empowerment is one of the most important instruments. Traditionally, women are expected to be more dependent, relational, submissive, caring, and emotional in these countries. The development of women's self-cognition, the formation of their outlook on life, and the orientation of their values are influenced by the specific social-cultural aspects in which they live. This study provides insights into different sociocultural features among Turkish and Iraqi women. It describes family types, religious beliefs, social interactions, marriage, education, and employment. In addition, it also covers some of the cultural and traditional practices followed by women. The social relations, challenges and conflicts women face in these societies need to be studied. It is concluded that culture plays a vital role in such features; in addition, the sample's traditions have their influence and impact at women's discrimination, appointing, and roles.

Keywords: Turkish women, Iraqi women, Sociocultural features, interactions

Sayfa Aralığı: 331-344

Adai, S. M. & Rashid, B. N. (2023). A Study on Sociocultural Features among Turkish and Iraqi Women. Journal of Current Researches on Social Sciences, 13 (3), 331-344.