Cinsiyete dayalı ücret eşitsizliğinin kesişimselliği: Türkiye ve Almanya'da çalışan kadın bilgi çalışanlarının durumu

This research focuses on how unequally applied wage differentials by gender differ culturally, regardless of performance and other differences. Working in the context of the theory of intersectionality of gender wage differences are examined in the context of Germany and Turkey. The study was designed as a qualitative research. This research examines gender pay gap in the context of the theory of intersectionality in Germany and Turkey. The study was designed as a qualitative research. The empirical material of this study were generated by using semi-structured interviews. Within the scope of the study, female knowledge workers grouped in four different categories encompassing 10 participants from each group who are purposefully selected were interviewed. The results of the study revealed that the wage difference varies depending on the race, language or other cultural differences of the people and that the female knowledge workers experience gender discrimination, unequal promotion and earning depending on the culture. In addition, this study shows that gender discrimination and the glass ceiling vary for female knowledge workers based on their cultural background and country. Keywords: Intersectionality, Gender studies, Gender pay gap, Female knowledge workers, Turkey, Germany