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AI InsightIn conclusion, the study highlights that Sertel’s comprehensive strategy—comprising the adaptation of international models, the overcoming of cultural barriers, and the inclusion of various segments of society—introduced an innovative perspective to social work practices and child policies in the early Republican period.
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Abstract
This study aims to analyze the intellectual contributions of Sabiha Sertel, one of the intellectuals of the early Republican period, to the reform of social work practices and child policies. Within the scope of this purpose, Sertel's academic experiences in the United States and her observations in the field contributed significantly to the formation and institutionalization of her modern understanding of social work. The study examines Sertel's social work approach focused on children and poor families in the context of an interdisciplinary perspective and an approach that aims to make individuals productive. The article is based on Sabiha Sertel’s writings published in the magazines Resimli Ay and Hayat, which include her proposals concerning child policies, vocational training, institutionalization based on scientific data, and the strengthening of non-governmental organizations. In this context, the study demonstrates that Sertel’s ideas not only influenced the social policies of her time but also made significant contributions to the development of the field of social work in Turkey. Considering the historical conditions in which she lived, the scientific methods she proposed are particularly noteworthy. These methods include surveys and field studies, graphical data representations, the integration of disadvantaged groups into society, and solution-oriented proposals aimed at social inclusion. The fact that such methods were employed nearly a century ago indicates that Sertel possessed a distinctly scientific approach. In conclusion, the study highlights that Sertel’s comprehensive strategy—comprising the adaptation of international models, the overcoming of cultural barriers, and the inclusion of various segments of society—introduced an innovative perspective to social work practices and child policies in the early Republican period.
Özet
Sorumlu yazar Meral Kuzgun'un beyanı doğrultusunda Gaziantep Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi'nin 2025 yılı Ekim ayı sayısında (Cilt: 24, Sayı: 4) yayınlanan "Sabiha Sertel'in Sosyal Çalışmaya Dair Görüşleri" başlıklı makalenin yayınlanan dosyasında 2004. sayfanın 2. paragrafında yer alan "Bu süreçte Sabiha Sertel'in, Anadolu'da süregiden Kurtuluş Savaşı'nı New York gazetesinde kaleme aldığı yazılarla Amerikan kamuoyuna aktarması ( Akyol, 2015, s.68)" şeklindeki ifadede Sabiha Sertel isminin sehven yazıldığı anlaşılmıştır. Bu cümlenin "Zekeriya Sertel 'in de Anadolu'da süregiden Kurtuluş Savaşı'nı New York gazetesinde kaleme aldığı yazılarla Amerikan kamuoyuna aktarması ( Akyol, 2015, s. 68)" şeklinde düzeltilmesi talep edilmiş olup bu talep doğrultusunda gerekli düzeltme yapılmıştır.