Feminist Demography Critique of the Demographic Indicators on the SDGs in Türkiye

Authors : Aslıhan Kabadayı

Pages : 27-50

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Publication Date : 2024-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aims to evaluate selected demographic indicators from a feminist demography perspective within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Türkiye. Feminist demography advocates that demographic indicators should be analyzed in a more comprehensive manner as an approach that examines gender inequality and structural inequalities faced by women. The study questions the extent to which indicators such as maternal mortality ratio, under-five mortality rate, neonatal mortality rate, adolescent fertility rate and the proportion of women aged 20-24 years old who were married before the age of 18 reflect women’s life experiences and gender based inequality. These indicators should not only measure fluctuations in health and fertility but also provide insight into women’s access to rights and the social challenges they encounter. The study suggests analyzing these data from a feminist demography perspective to better highlight the effects of social structures and power dynamics. The study concludes that it is needed a framework that better reflects the gender dimension of the SDGs and highlights the importance of policies on women’s reproductive sexual health rights, fertility decisions, and economic independence.
Keywords : Feminist demografi, toplumsal cinsiyet eşitliği, Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları (SKA), Türkiye