Istanbul Convention: Fundamental debates

The Istanbul Convention was signed by Turkey in 2011. Since its signing, the Convention has sparked widespread debate both nationally and internationally. Supporters of the Convention emphasize that it is a significant step in combating violence against women, highlighting the importance of individual rights and freedoms of women. On the other hand, opponents argue that the concept of gender equality contradicts national and moral values, undermines the family structure, and harms social norms. In this context, the Istanbul Convention is debated through the ideological tension between individual rights and societal values. Proponents argue that such legal regulations are essential for women to exist as equal individuals in society, whereas critics claim that the Convention negatively affects society in moral and cultural terms. Therefore, the Convention is more than just a legal document; it reflects the deep ideological conflicts over social values and norms. The reasons presented by the opposing views have been addressed solely within this context, and document analysis has been used as the method for examining these views from a sociological perspective.