The quest for gender equality in universities at the crossroads of neoliberal and anti-gender pressures: the case of Turkey

Göker, Zeynep Gülru and Polatdemir, Aslı (2022) The quest for gender equality in universities at the crossroads of neoliberal and anti-gender pressures: the case of Turkey. Globalization, Societies and Education . ISSN 1476-7724 (Print) 1476-7732 (Online) Published Online First http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14767724.2022.2121690

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Abstract

In Turkey, the quest for gender equality in universities takes place under increasing anti-gender, authoritarian and neoliberal pressures. Based on interviews with academic change agents, this article explores gender equality efforts in different universities presented in the form of typology: project-led, collective and individual-led change. It suggests that change processes are context-bound, yet they face similar challenges in securing inclusivity, intersectionality and sustainability, which are better addressed by hybrid strategies. Differing from professionalised reform strategies in the global North, gender equality reform in Turkey’s universities provides insights transcending binaries such as that between the university and its outside, top-down and grassroots change, and formal and informal solidarities.
Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Anti-gender mobilizations, change agents, gender equality actions, neoliberalism, Turkey, universities
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > HQ1101-2030.7 Women. Feminism
L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences > Academic programs > Cultural Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences > Academic programs > Gender Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences > Academic programs > Political Science
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Gender and Women's Studies Research and Application Center
Depositing User: Zeynep Gülru Göker
Date Deposited: 06 Oct 2022 13:18
Last Modified: 06 Oct 2022 13:18
URI: https://research.sabanciuniv.edu/id/eprint/44422

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