Wives of prisoners in Turkey

What is it about?

We conducted three focus group discussions with 14 women in Turkey. We used an inductive content analysis approach and identified four relevant themes as follows: (1) women’s roles (as spouse, mother and social beings), (2) poverty, (3) stigma and exclusion, and (4) coping mechanisms. We noted that our respondents faced economic problems, difficulties in raising children, social exclusion, and emotional difficulties. In Turkey, gender norms and insufficient policies and services for such women exacerbate such issues.

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Why is it important?

Our findings are important to develop gender-sensitive services that would empower and support women who have husbands in prison.