Perception of violence against women in the construction of patriarchy

Abstract

Violence against women is increasing in the world in general and Turkey in particular. In this study, we investigated whether or not women deserve this violence. The theoretical framework of the research was based on Gilman and Gilmore’s theory of patriarchal discourse. Our analyses are based on a total of 300 married women (150 working women – 150 housewives). In this quantitative study, data was collected using the Turkish version of “inventory of beliefs about wife beating” scale. One-way ANOVA results showed that the thought of whether or not women deserve violence had significant differences between low, middle, and high income groups. In addition, the opinion whether or not women deserve violence showed significant differences between education level, employment status, and residential region.