Child Marriage in Türkiye: Analysis of Experienced Women’s Narratives

This book provides a critical examination of the problem of underage marriage in Türkiye through a sociological perspective, considering gender politics, cultural norms, and historical and political contexts.

Esra Bayhantopçu has been working as an Assistant Professor in Istanbul, Türkiye, since 2018. She graduated from the joint international PhD program at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, France (Political Science Department) and Galatasaray University, Türkiye (Media and Communication Studies Department) in 2017. She conducted her postdoctoral research in Spain (2022-2023) on sustainability and gender/equality. Dr. Bayhantopçu has also been providing consultancy to leading national and international companies in the field of sustainability since 2010. Her academic expertise lies in the fields of sustainability, gender equality, and communication, and she has authored several academic publications in these areas. Additionally, she has led and provided consultation for many sustainability projects.