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Three times as many men as women work in Turkey's local media

Three times as many men as women work in Turkey's local media

According to the survey of the Media Studies Association, 4,996 people work in 1,222 local media outlets across Turkey. The survey has found that the number of reporters/ camera operators actively reporting news and women workers is highly low.

5 November 2021

Youth think that politicians do not understand them

RESEARCH ON POLITICAL PREFERENCES OF YOUTH

Youth think that politicians do not understand them

According to the results of the "Youth's Political Preferences Survey" of the GoFor and NDI, youth think that politicians do not listen to them, do not understand them and do not try to find solutions to their problems.

9 September 2021 Ceren Bala Teke

Women are getting isolated from work life

BUILDING MARKETS RESEARCH

Women are getting isolated from work life

According to a report by Building Markets, Syrian women in Turkey are isolated from work life due to lack of education, language barriers and gender roles. While only 15 percent of them participate in workforce, much fewer are business owners.

81 Percent of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin Say 'No' to Trustees

81 Percent of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin Say 'No' to Trustees

According to a survey conducted in the provinces of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin, whose elected Metropolitan Mayors have been removed from office, 62.5 percent of the people find the HDP’s reaction against appointment of trustees insufficient.

14 November 2019

‘Rate of the Religious on Decline, That of Atheists on Increase in Turkey’

‘WHAT HAS CHANGED IN 10 YEARS’ RESEARCH BY KONDA

‘Rate of the Religious on Decline, That of Atheists on Increase in Turkey’

According to the research “What Has Changed in 10 Years?” conducted by Konda Research and Consultancy, farming is on the verge of disappearing, the visibility of atheism has increased and certain changes have occurred in the religious structure.

“Open Archives Are Faulty, Military Archives Are De Facto Closed”

“Open Archives Are Faulty, Military Archives Are De Facto Closed”

In response to PM Erdoğan’s claims that “the archives are open” for researchers on the Armenian Genocide, researcher Polatel told bianet:“The documents in Ottoman and Republic era were hidden, destroyed or unclassified.”

2 May 2014 Nilay Vardar

1,469 Bodies in 114 Mass Graves - More to Come

1,469 Bodies in 114 Mass Graves - More to Come

A research by the Turkish Medical Association revealed that the remains of 1,469 people were found in 114 mass graves so far, the real figure may exceed these numbers by far. The association is concerned about the obscuring of evidence during the excavations.

23 February 2011

The Language Wound - Bilingualism with Kurdish

EDUCATION

The Language Wound - Bilingualism with Kurdish

"The Language Wound: The use of the mother tongue in education and experiences of Kurdish students", a study from the Political and Social Research Institute of Diyarybakır, suggests bilingual and multi-lingual education models and courses to support the literacy of Kurdish-speaking parents.

3 November 2010 Nadire Mater

Health Standards in Turkey Lose in International Comparison

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Health Standards in Turkey Lose in International Comparison

A research carried out by the Turkish Medical Association revealed that the inequality of income is a significant problem for the people's level of health. A shortage of doctors as put forward by the Ministry of Health apparently does not carry importance for Turkey.

27 October 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

One Fifth of the Population Lives below Poverty Line

One Fifth of the Population Lives below Poverty Line

A research from the Turkish Statistical Institute shows that the imbalance of income distribution continues. 1 out of 2 people have a debt, 1 out of 4 people in debt have difficulty to pay their obligations.

21 December 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Discrimination in the Media by Denial of Discrimination

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY - EMBRACE DIVERSITY, STOP DISCRIMINATION

Discrimination in the Media by Denial of Discrimination

Assoc. Dr. Doğanay from Ankara University studied 3 Turkish nationwide and 3 local newspapers under the aspect of discrimination. Her conclusion: the media both denies and legitimates discrimination.

10 December 2009 Tolga Korkut