Patriarchal Theory Reconsidered [electronic resource] : Torture and Gender-Based Violence in Turkey /
Akgul, Filiz.author.
This study analyzes male-female violence in comparison to state-citizen violence. Norms and values in Turkey are analyzed as a reflection of processes that accommodate oppression, the intersection of which develops the argument that 'women are to men, what the citizen is for the state, in the context of Turkey'. Gender theory in general, and patriarchal theory in particular, are explored in this book to describe the logic and design of gender-based violence and its intersection with political sociology.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1: Introduction  -- Chapter 2: Methodology  -- Chapter 3: Understanding Patriarchal Theory  -- Chapter 4: The Context of Turkey  -- Chapter 5: Household  -- Chapter 6: State Reproduction of Patriarchy  -- Chapter 7: Between Women and the State: The Male Political Subject  -- Chapter 8: Conclusion.
This study analyzes male-female violence in comparison to state-citizen violence. Norms and values in Turkey are analyzed as a reflection of processes that accommodate oppression, the intersection of which develops the argument that 'women are to men, what the citizen is for the state, in the context of Turkey'. Gender theory in general, and patriarchal theory in particular, are explored in this book to describe the logic and design of gender-based violence and its intersection with political sociology.
Middle East-Politics and government.
Sociology.
Identity politics.
Social justice.
Human rights.
Terrorism.
Political violence.
Political sociology.
Middle Eastern Politics.
Gender Studies.
Politics and Gender.
Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights.
Terrorism and Political Violence.
Political Sociology.