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Female Autonomy, Social Norms and Intimate Partner Violence against Women in Turkey

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  • Okan Yilmaz

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The theoretical literature asserts that intimate partner violence against women stems from inequalities within the relationship, and it strengthens both male power and control, and female subordination. Using Structural Equation Modelling, this paper addresses the two-way relationship between intimate partner violence and female autonomy in Turkey. Consistent with the theory, we find that (1) violence has a significant and negative effect on female autonomy; and (2) the incidence of violence decreases with the level of female autonomy. We also find that intimate partner violence is an increasing function of the strength of men’s commitment to social norms upholding traditional gender roles.

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  • Okan Yilmaz, 2018. "Female Autonomy, Social Norms and Intimate Partner Violence against Women in Turkey," Journal of Development Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 54(8), pages 1321-1337, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevst:v:54:y:2018:i:8:p:1321-1337
    DOI: 10.1080/00220388.2017.1414185
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