WOMEN IN TURKEY OF THE 21ST CENTURY AND THE PARADOX OF POLITICS: NON-IDEOLOGICAL PARTY OF WOMEN

Abstract

This study defines the characteristics of the “Non-Ideological Party of Women” and presents the findings of the field study. Based on data obtained, we propose solutions to overcome the paradoxical situation of the women in politics in the 21st century. The concept of the “Non-Ideological Party of Women” was first developed within the context of this research project, which was supported by the Dokuz Eylül University Scientific Research Office and published. The concept points out the collective movement of women that support different ideologies as well as the support of men to the party. Besides, we evaluate the importance and the future of the Non-Ideological Party of Women in political life.