Child Marriage in Turkiye - Analysis of Experienced Womens Narratives

This book provides a critical examination of the problem of underage marriage in Türkiye through a sociological perspective, considering gender politics, cultural norms, and historical and political contexts.

List of contents

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

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Esra Bayhantopcu, Esra Bayhantopçu
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032574271
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3257427-1
• No. of pages: 164
• Series: Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Society
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Middle East, Sociology: family & relationships, Feminism & feminist theory, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Gender studies: women, Feminism and feminist theory, Gender studies: women and girls, Sociology: family, kinship and relationships