Kadın/Woman 2000, Journal for Women's Studies

The Role of Women in Nature Conservation in Rural Areas and Ecofeminism

Kandemir Kandemir — 2024-10-07

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Burcu Asena Salman — 2024-10-07

The The Role of Women Entrepreneurship in the Green Economy in the Process of Sustainable Development

Suna Köse — 2024-10-07

Due to the rapid increase in human population, industrialization, and urbanization in the world, unlimited production and consumption activities, in which natural resources are used irregularly, have led to many environmental problems. New entrepreneurial activities have emerged by characterizing green-collar jobs in the green economy model, which is considered to be complementary to sustainable development to prevent environmental problems that threaten future generations, such as the destruction of nature and ecological crises that humanity faces. At this point, it is of particular importance that women, who make up half of the world's population and play an important role in the formation of environmental awareness, which is the first stage in the development of environmental awareness, take part in and support entrepreneurship activities, which are considered a driving force in the development of a country. This study aims to provide a literature review to explain the role of women entrepreneurs in the green economy in the process of sustainable development. In line with this purpose, this qualitative study was conducted descriptive international and national literature research on the relevant subject. Document analysis technique was used as the data collection method. In light of the findings obtained as a result of the study, in general, for women to take part in entrepreneurial activities in the green economy in the process of sustainable development, decision-makers and practitioners should establish green growth policies that allow access to high technology, make investments in education and vocational development, and play an proactive role in green economic growth in realizing sustainable development.

Lea's Daughter Dinah: Unknown Variants of Genesis 34 in the Oc-tateuch Manuscripts

Pınar Serdar Dinçer — 2024-10-07

Genesis 34, an obscure narrative in the Torah, tells the story of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah. The biblical story unfolds as Dinah goes out to see the local girls, a seemingly innocent act, and her life is thrown into darkness when Shechem, the prince of the land, harasses her. The following chain of events involves Dinah's brothers, Simeon and Levi, and their cunning deception of Shechem and his clan, revenge, and confrontation with their father, Jacob.

This study examines the complex layers of Genesis 34, exploring its disconnection from the broader Genesis narrative and the absence of moral clarity or divine presence in the text. The narrative raises unanswered questions about Dinah's fate, the consequences of vengeance on Shechem, and God's silence throughout the events. Including this story in Bible has puzzled early commentators, prompting them to reflect on the moral lesson and overall message intended to be drawn from it.

The article has two parts. The first part analyses the sources from the period between 1000 and 1300 CE that mentions the story of Dinah and gives an idea about the interpretations and reflections of this episode in the Bible at that time. In the second part, the study analyses the illustrations of Dinah in the Middle Byzantine Octateuch manuscripts, shedding light on the visual interpretations and representations of the story in the context of medieval art.

As the study progresses, it attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding Dinah's story, exploring its significance, moral implications and potential cultural or historical implications. The juxtaposition of textual and visual analyses adds depth to the exploration of this biblical narrative and invites readers to reflect on the ongo-ing enigma of Genesis 34 and its complex lessons.

Online Sex Work of Women on OnlyFans: Oppression or Empowerment?

M. Dilara Cılızoğlu — 2024-10-07

(Online) Sex work is a hot topic in feminist literature which is mainly studied with respect to two perspectives towards sex work: oppression and empowerment. This study aims to understand “How online sex work of women on OnlyFans can be interpreted and try to understand if OnlyFans can be explained through the perspectives of victimization and empowerment. For this purpose, this paper will provide a theoretical discussion about two main debates (oppression and empowerment) in the literature; be analyzed by taking OnlyFans as a case. Study results show that women's online sex work experience cannot be explained purely by oppression or empowerment paradigms, instead coexistence of oppression or empowerment should be taken into account. Secondly, emphasizing only the oppression or empowerment paradigm underestimates women’s differences that directly affect women’s online sex work experiences. Thus, intersectional analyses that are taken into women’s age, race, and gender considerations are necessary in order to understand women’s OnlyFans experiences. Last but not least, women’s experiences of online sex work can change according to the motivation behind being a sex worker in OnlyFans.

Postcolonial Feminism in Calixthe Beyala’s Femme nue femme noire Novel

Cansu Avcı — 2024-10-07

The feminist movement, which has spanned from the 19th century to the present day, aims to eliminate all forms of inequality against women and thus fight for women's rights in many areas such as political equality, fair access to education and equal pay. These demands form the fundamental driving forces behind the feminist movement. 21st century post-colonial theorists such as Gayatri Chakra-vorty Spivak, Homi Bhabha and Edward Said emphasize that the feminist move-ment has only fought for the rights and freedoms of white Western women and has failed to address and combat the problems of black African women includ-ing racism, marginalization, gender dis-crimination, isolation, and educational inequality. These theorists reject the no-tion of Western feminism as universal and emphasize the need to highlight the struggles of women living in third world countries. Calixthe Beyala, a leading fig-ure in contemporary French postcolonial feminist literature, is notable for giving voice to African women in her works. In many of her novels, the author deals with women's issues such as love, the search for identity, migration, the female body, sexuality and the patriarchal system. The aim of this study is to analyze the themes of patriarchal motherhood, female power, and the female body in Beyala's novel Femme nue femme noire within the con-text of postcolonial feminism, using a literature review method. The study con-cludes that Black women, in particular, need to have the courage to reveal their own experiences, to break free from their secondary position, and to fight for their individuality and independence.

Experiences of Local and Foreign Migrant Women Working in The Tourism Sector: A Study in The Marmaris Region

Ebru Açık Turğuter — 2024-10-07

This study is designed to reveal the experiences of migrant women, both local and foreign, who come to Marmaris to work in the tourism sector, focusing primarily on their working conditions. Using the frameworks of feminization of migration and intersectional feminism, the study utilized qualitative research methods for field data. In-depth interviews were conducted with a total of eighteen migrant women, including seven foreign nationals and eleven locals. The data obtained were analyzed using thematic analysis techniques and interpreted under three sub-themes: "being a local or foreign migrant woman in the sector," "labor-intensive work life and experiences," and "women coming from different geographies." The results of the research indicate that the experiences of migrant women are similar in some aspects, while being local or foreign brings about differences in experiences within the sector.

The Impact of Violence Against Women on Women's Daily Lives in Türkiye

Sedef Erkmen — 2024-10-07

This study investigates the impact of the current situation of violence against women in Türkiye on women's daily lives and women's perceptions and evaluations of the current situation. The study was conducted through interviews with semi-structured questions with 15 female university students aged between 20-25. Firstly, it was concluded that the current situation of violence against women affects the participants' feelings, behaviors, family, and dating relationships in their daily lives. Secondly, their perceptions of violence against women, their evaluations of policies and sanctions, and their suggestions for combating violence against women were shed light.