%0 Journal Article %T Gender (In) Equality Perception of Individuals Living in Turkey %A G£¿khan Sava£¿ %J - %D 2018 %X As a concept of socially constructed categories of femininity and masculinity, gender is today highly emphasized in social sciences literature. Stereotypical gender roles lead to gender-based discrimination and bring about gender inequalities that can be observed in almost every area of society. As an applied quantitative research, the objective of this study examines the Turkish people¡¯s perception of gender inequality and uncovers the factors underlying this perception. Utilizing ¡°2015 Turkey Survey¡± conducted by Social Sciences University of Ankara (ASBU), an index has been developed to measure gender inequality based on stereotypes of gender roles. The study found that the majority of Turkish people agreed with statements that promote stereotypical gender roles. The study also found that the main determinants of individuals¡¯ perception of stereotypical gender roles that would promote gender inequality are gender, region of residence, level of education, and working status %K Toplumsal cinsiyet %K Basmakal£¿p toplumsal cinsiyet rolleri %K Toplumsal cinsiyet e£¿itsizli£¿i %K 2015 T¨¹rkiye Anketi %U http://dergipark.org.tr/ktc/issue/39906/461518