Challenges for White Collar Women in Production Sector Caused by Gender Discrimination in Turkey

Abstract

This research study aims to analyze and draw attention to the challenges faced by white-collar women in the production sector in Turkey due to gender discrimination. It also aims to state how white-collar women are affected by gender discrimination in terms of their career and success. Measures taken to prevent gender discrimination in Turkey and organizations were mentioned. This dissertation was written using the qualitative research method. Feminist and interpretive approaches were used since the topic was opinion-based and aimed to empower women. The patriarchal structure in Turkey, which was the research field, and how this structure affected gender discrimination in the workplaces were investigated. Glass ceiling syndrome, glass cliff concept, queen bee syndrome, and old boy network, which cause gender discrimination, were also examined. To obtain primary data, 10 interviews with white-collar women working in different production sectors were conducted. As a result of the literature research and the interviews, this research paper confirmed the existence of gender discrimination faced by white-collar women in the production sector in Turkey.