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Are Women in Turkey Both Risks and Resources in Disaster Management?

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  • Özden Işık

    (Istanbul Neighborhood Disaster Volunteers (MAG), Istanbul 34524, Turkey
    AFAD (Emergency and Disaster Management Department), Istanbul Governorship, Istanbul 34410, Turkey)

  • Naşide Özer

    (Division of Seismology, Department of Geophysics, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34320, Turkey)

  • Nurdan Sayın

    (Division of Earth Physics, Department of Geophysics, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34320, Turkey)

  • Afet Mishal

    (Department of Health, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34740, Turkey)

  • Oğuz Gündoğdu

    (Division of Earth Physics, Department of Geophysics, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34320, Turkey)

  • Ferhat Özçep

    (Division of Earth Physics, Department of Geophysics, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34320, Turkey)

Abstract

From a global perspective, the universality of gender-related societal issues is particularly significant. Although gender inequality is considered a sociological problem, the large number of female victims in disasters warrants an assessment of disaster management sciences. In this article, related concepts are discussed based on their relevance sociologically and in disaster management to develop a common terminology and examine this complex topic, which is rooted in different social profiles and anthropological heterogeneity throughout the world. A brief history is discussed, and significant examples are provided from different disasters in Turkey to illustrate why a woman-oriented approach should be adopted when evaluating concepts of gender inequality. Observations of disasters have shown that it is important to apply international standards (humanitarian charter and minimum disaster response standards), especially during periods of response and rehabilitation. Relevant factors related to gender should be included in these standards, such as women’s health and hygiene, which will be discussed in more detail. A woman-based approach is designed in relation to two aspects: risks and resources. Thus, gender-sensitive methods of mitigating and preventing disasters are provided. The main purpose of the article is to contribute to the development of a universal culture that prioritizes gender in disaster management.

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  • Özden Işık & Naşide Özer & Nurdan Sayın & Afet Mishal & Oğuz Gündoğdu & Ferhat Özçep, 2015. "Are Women in Turkey Both Risks and Resources in Disaster Management?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 12(6), pages 1-17, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:12:y:2015:i:6:p:5758-5774:d:50130
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    1. Dolores Pereira, 2014. "Improving Female Participation in Professional Engineering Geology to Bring New Perspectives to Ethics in the Geosciences," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 11(9), pages 1-17, September.
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