Domestic violence and female’s labor market conditions in Turkey: An analysis of cross sectional data

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to find out and present the economic factors behind the problem of spousal violence against women. Two models, simple and extended, are estimated by linear regression model and Logit. Main finding is the negative relationship between the spousal violence and education level of the women. Education seems as the most effective way for the Turkish woman to get away from violence. Violence is lower on the women in more secure work conditions, indicating that the labor market conditions are also important. The labor market status of the women matters more than their husbands, indicating that empowerment of the women is one of the key issues to fight with domestic violence. Alcohol usage of husband seems another essential factor increasing the violence against females.