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Intro
Acknowledgements
Contents
Notes on Contributors
Abbreviations
1 Introduction: Exploring Non-discrimination in Turkey
References
2 Kurdish Language, Turkish Courts
The Mechanics of Prohibiting Kurdish
Developing Insidious and Indirect Methods
De Minimis Accommodation of Kurdish
Kurds and the Treaty of Lausanne
Mother Tongue Defence in Kurdish
The Legal Regime and Arbitrary Practices, 2005-2013
Post 2013: New Laws, Old Practices
Conclusion
References
3 Non-discrimination of Religious Minorities in Turkey: A Fairytale
Historical Outlook
Non-Muslim Foundations and Possession of Immovable Assets
Alevis and the Compulsory Religious Education
Conclusion
References
4 Combating Gender-Based Discrimination Against Women in Turkey: Achievements and the Challenges Ahead
Egalitarian Reforms and Women's Achievements in Turkey
The Position of Women in Turkey: Between De Jure Equality and De Facto Discrimination
Shifts from the Gender Equality and the Challenges Ahead for Women
Conclusion
References
5 LGBTI Rights in Turkey in the 2000s: Inertia Due to Political Resistance
LGBTI Rights in the Turkish Legal Regime
LGBTI Rights in Turkey? Discrimination Prevails
Explaining Inertia in LGBTI Rights: Political Resistance Comes to the Forefront
Conclusion
References
6 The Invisibles: The Case of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers of Turkey from a Non-discrimination Perspective
Why a Non-discrimination Perspective Is Essential for the SAWs
The Recent Transformation of the Agricultural Sector
The Unique Problems of the SAWs
Health and Safety
Exploitation and Poverty
Migration and Ethnicization of the Agricultural Work
Non-discrimination Efforts and the SAWs: The Case of METIP of Turkey
Factors Constraining the Efficiency of the METIP as a Non-discrimination Initiative
Legal Factors
Organizational/Institutional Factors
Conclusion
References
7 Towards Inclusion of Disabled Citizens in Turkey: Harmonisation of the UN and the EU Policies
Approach to Disability and Its Reflection in the UN and the EU Policies
Disability Policies in the Turkish Context
The Role of the UN and the EU in Shaping Turkish Reforms
Conclusion
References
8 Age Discrimination in Employment: Lack of Legislation in Turkey
Age Discrimination in Employment: Roots and Dimensions
Internal Factors for Lack of Legislation
Construction of Old Age in Turkey
Neo-Liberal Policies and Discriminatory Practices by the State
Absence of a Rights-Based Approach in Turkey
External Factors for Lack of Legislation
Absence of International Convention on Rights of Older Persons
Delayed EU Response to Age Discrimination in Employment
Conclusion and Discussion
References
9 The Asylum/Migration Regime in Turkey and Non-discrimination
Acknowledgements
Contents
Notes on Contributors
Abbreviations
1 Introduction: Exploring Non-discrimination in Turkey
References
2 Kurdish Language, Turkish Courts
The Mechanics of Prohibiting Kurdish
Developing Insidious and Indirect Methods
De Minimis Accommodation of Kurdish
Kurds and the Treaty of Lausanne
Mother Tongue Defence in Kurdish
The Legal Regime and Arbitrary Practices, 2005-2013
Post 2013: New Laws, Old Practices
Conclusion
References
3 Non-discrimination of Religious Minorities in Turkey: A Fairytale
Historical Outlook
Non-Muslim Foundations and Possession of Immovable Assets
Alevis and the Compulsory Religious Education
Conclusion
References
4 Combating Gender-Based Discrimination Against Women in Turkey: Achievements and the Challenges Ahead
Egalitarian Reforms and Women's Achievements in Turkey
The Position of Women in Turkey: Between De Jure Equality and De Facto Discrimination
Shifts from the Gender Equality and the Challenges Ahead for Women
Conclusion
References
5 LGBTI Rights in Turkey in the 2000s: Inertia Due to Political Resistance
LGBTI Rights in the Turkish Legal Regime
LGBTI Rights in Turkey? Discrimination Prevails
Explaining Inertia in LGBTI Rights: Political Resistance Comes to the Forefront
Conclusion
References
6 The Invisibles: The Case of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers of Turkey from a Non-discrimination Perspective
Why a Non-discrimination Perspective Is Essential for the SAWs
The Recent Transformation of the Agricultural Sector
The Unique Problems of the SAWs
Health and Safety
Exploitation and Poverty
Migration and Ethnicization of the Agricultural Work
Non-discrimination Efforts and the SAWs: The Case of METIP of Turkey
Factors Constraining the Efficiency of the METIP as a Non-discrimination Initiative
Legal Factors
Organizational/Institutional Factors
Conclusion
References
7 Towards Inclusion of Disabled Citizens in Turkey: Harmonisation of the UN and the EU Policies
Approach to Disability and Its Reflection in the UN and the EU Policies
Disability Policies in the Turkish Context
The Role of the UN and the EU in Shaping Turkish Reforms
Conclusion
References
8 Age Discrimination in Employment: Lack of Legislation in Turkey
Age Discrimination in Employment: Roots and Dimensions
Internal Factors for Lack of Legislation
Construction of Old Age in Turkey
Neo-Liberal Policies and Discriminatory Practices by the State
Absence of a Rights-Based Approach in Turkey
External Factors for Lack of Legislation
Absence of International Convention on Rights of Older Persons
Delayed EU Response to Age Discrimination in Employment
Conclusion and Discussion
References
9 The Asylum/Migration Regime in Turkey and Non-discrimination