The struggle of the women in taking part in political life in Turkey: Afyonkarahi̇sar case

The women's low representation and not to have a right to express their ideas in the society which they belong have apperared a great issue since the very early time and it has turned into an important problem which still exists in modern time. To find a permanent solution for this condition many women from different backrounds have started to claim their rights in our country as in the western nations. In this study, the basic concepts of this terminology, the factors (socio-economic,psychological, etc.) by which restrain the women from taking an active role in politics, the struggle of the women for participating in politics both in the world and Turkey have been intriqued. Furthermore, the names of the woman members of the parliment who have managed to take part in the parliment since the enfranchisement of woman in 1935 have been enlisted in the study. A short public survey has also been made in the study. Same questions 'Should woman take part in the politics?' has been asked both men and women. Results have been studied by comparing the answers of people with regard to their gender. Key Words: Politics, political participation, mavi çoraplılar, suffragette, feminism