Mustang - CONTEXTUAL Flashcards
1
Q
How much % of girls are married before the ages of 18?
A
15%
2
Q
What is the legal marriage in Turkey?
A
- 18 but parents can apply for exemption for 16 and 17 year olds
- also reports of illegal ‘marriages’ with girls as young as 10
3
Q
How many % of women experienced physical or psychological violence from a partner or family member?
A
- 86%
4
Q
How many deaths were recorded due to domestic violence in 2016?
A
- 300 deaths recorded
- rose to 473 in 2019
5
Q
What view does the current president, Erdogan, have?
A
- conservative and traditional in his views regards to family values
6
Q
In November 2016, what did the Turkish government withdraw?
A
- withdrew a bill that would allow perpetrators of sexual assault to be exonerated if they married their victims
7
Q
What does Turkey have the highest rates of?
A
- highest rates of child marriages in Europe
