Bozkurt, S. and Petrosian, V. 2026. Negotiating Patriarchy in Migration: Turkish Men’s Perceptions of Violence Against Women in the UK. 26th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology. Warsaw, Poland 09 - 12 Sep 2026
| Title | Negotiating Patriarchy in Migration: Turkish Men’s Perceptions of Violence Against Women in the UK |
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| Authors | Bozkurt, S. and Petrosian, V. |
| Type | Conference paper |
| Abstract | Violence against women (VAW) is widely recognised as a significant global public health issue and a serious human rights concern (UN Women, 1995). While extensive research has examined women's experiences of victimisation, there is considerably less focus on men's perspectives, particularly within migrant communities. This study seeks to address this gap by exploring how Turkish-born men residing in the United Kingdom understand and interpret VAW, and how migration may reshape or reinforce culturally ingrained norms. Drawing on qualitative data from seven semi-structured interviews, the study employs Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to delve into participants' lived experiences and the meanings they ascribe to them. The findings reveal a strong persistence of patriarchal values, even within a socio-legal framework that is more gender-equitable. Concepts such as honour, masculinity, and gender roles remain integral to the identities of participants and are often used to justify or normalise violence in certain contexts. Additionally, victim-blaming narratives and the perception of violence as a disciplinary tool were notably prevalent. As an exploratory endeavour with a limited sample size, this research establishes a foundation for further inquiry into the intersections of migration, masculinity, and violence against women. |
| Keywords | Violence Against Women |
| Migration | |
| Turkish Migrants | |
| Patriarchy | |
| Migrant Communities | |
| Masculinity | |
| Year | 2026 |
| Conference | 26th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology |
| Web address (URL) of conference proceedings | https://eurocrim2026.com/scientific-programme |