Domestic Violence rises in North Cyprus compared to south Cyprus

Domestic violence is a serious problem in Cyprus, as it is sometimes claimed and according to a recent survey, domestic violence in the north of the island was more severe than in the south.

According to a study by the Security Dialogue Initiative conducted by the Center for Sustainable Peace and Democratic Development, 36% of Turkish Cypriot women are experiencing domestic violence. This percentage is 16 percent for Greek Cypriot women. The regions where domestic violence is the most common are Lefkosa and Iskele

In the survey conducted by the Security Dialogue Initiative, the "Print Against Women" indicator of Turkish Cypriot men was 4.4 out of 10, while the Greek Cypriot men in South reported a score of 4.5. 

GENDER EQUALITY SUPPORTED: Increasing gender equality demands in the country have been reflected in the results of the research in recent years. Turkish Cypriot men support 5.8 out of 10 and 6.3 out of 10 Turkish Cypriot women in Gender Equality.

MEN'S JOIN IN HOME DUTY: Which was one of the topics discussed recently in the research. Turkish Cypriot men are almost at the point of participation in domestic affairs. 2.8 out of 10 men were involved in housework, compared to 3.9 in Greek Cypriot men

I n the studies conducted between October 2016 and April 2017, the SEED's research revealed the divergence of security needs between men and women. From these findings, it is necessary to contribute to the creation of a more participatory and resilient peace process and to improve the problems and needs related to gender equality In September, we started a new investigation to find out.

In the foreword to Seed's research, it was emphasized that harmonization with the framework and objectives of the global women's peace and security agenda is very important in terms of achieving both human and international standards in Cyprus.

It has been noted that adopting gender sensitivities in the social, political and economic spheres of explanation is inevitable for addressing inequalities between men and women and for generating solutions to them.

It was made with 600 people: In addition to interviews with 55 stakeholders and relevant experts around the island, a total of 8 focus group meetings were held in Karpaz from Limassol. The change theory and hypotheses that are designed as a result of this research will be compared to the face-to-face survey data with 1,600 people in December 2017 and January 2018, and then submitted to the evaluation of all found stakeholders and the public in May. Dr. Ilke Dagli, a SeeD Researcher and CEO, said on the preliminary findings:

"When we look at the preliminary findings, we can generally be found in three broad evaluations. The first, in general terms, is the growing negative attitude and perception of the Turkish Cypriots against the peace process and the Greek Cypriot community. In the case of the Greek Cypriot community, we are seeing a growing positive attitude and perception when we compare with the past years. The second finding is that the repressive and conservative attitude towards women is more dominant in Turkish Cypriots. The third finding in the first analyzes is that conservative and repressive perceptions of men and men's perceptions are also important and should be taken into account in gender studies. "

Despair dominates: When we look at the findings of the research, it can be seen that the opinions of the hopelessness and peace process about the peace process to produce a positive result are more common in both societies.

Calculated from 10: Indicators in the study were calculated by normalizing over 10. Social notes were given by evaluating the facts or elements of the demonstrator from 0 to 10. The 0 point expresses the fact that there is no case or element, whereas the 10 point expresses that the phenomenon or element that is being measured is found in every citizen.

Oppressive attitudes towards women are serious: In the survey conducted by the Security Dialogue Initiative conducted by the Center for Sustainable Peace and Democratic Development, the "Print Against Women" indicator among Turkish Cypriot men was 4.4 out of 10, while that of Turkish Cypriot women was 2.9.

Looking south, these figures were 4.5 for Greek Cypriot men and 3.5 for Greek Cypriot women.

The Greek Cypriots are at the front: Greek Cypriots are ahead of the Turkish Cypriots in the "Normalization of Daily Violence" according to the survey. Men in both societies normalize daily violence more than women (such as thinking that fighting and fighting are a part of the growing up, or that the debate sometimes turns into physical). In the case of Greek Cypriot men, the "Normalization of Daily Violence" item was 4.6 out of 10, which was 4.0 for Turkish Cypriot men. An interesting detail is that Greek Cypriot women are more likely to "normalize daily violence" with 4.2 points than Turkish Cypriot men. While Turkish Cypriot women ranked as the group that normalized daily violence at least to 3.0.

No support for Gender Roles: In the survey conducted by the Security Dialogue Initiative conducted by the Center for Sustainable Peace and Democratic Development, there is little support for traditional gender roles support (eg, the last word should be in the family, if the male earns enough, she should not work). Turkish Cypriot men represent 3.5 out of 10, and Turkish Cypriot women 2.7 out of 10 express support for Traditional Gender Roles. 

The numbers in the south are not much different. Greek Cypriot men represent 3.4 out of 10, Greek Cypriot women out of 2.3 represent support for Traditional Social Gender Roles. 

Gender Equality is supported: Increasing awareness of gender equality in the country in recent years has also been reflected in the responses of citizens in the survey. It seems that Turkish Cypriot men support equality with 5.8 out of 10 and Turkish Cypriot women with 6.3 points out of 10 in Gender Equality. Among the first three gender equality proposals among the Turkish Cypriots the most supported are the following:

1. Free child care for low-income families
2. Implementation of gender policies in the private sector
3. Compulsory salary equalization for women and men

In Greek Cypriots these figures are higher than we do. Greek Cypriot men received 6.7 out of 10 in Gender Equality, and Greek Cypriot women received 7.3 out of 10.

Greeks look warmer for women to be in managerial position: When we look at "Supporting Role of Women in Executive Positions", it is seen that Greek Cypriots are ahead of Turkish Cypriots. Turkish Cypriot men 4.1 and Turkish Cypriot women 3.7 per cent support this figure in Greek Cypriots 6.2 and 7.3

Turkish Cypriot men do not like housework: One of the topics discussed recently was the subject of the research. Turkish Cypriot men are almost at the point of participation in domestic affairs. 2.8 out of 10 men were involved in household chores, compared to 3.9 in Greek Cypriot men.

The same is true for "Support at Home": "Support at Home" is the point where Turkish Cypriot men do not participate, such as participation in domestic affairs. It seems that Greek Cypriots are ahead of Turkish Cypriots. Turkish Cypriot men have supported 3.8 out of 10, while Turkish Cypriot women have supported 6.7 in this figure, 5.4 and 6.8 in Greek Cypriots.

Domestic violence is a serious threat: Domestic violence in the north of Cyprus is higher than in the south of Cyprus. While 36% of Turkishrcypriot women stated that they had experienced domestic violence, 16% of them were Greekrcypriots. In addition, domestic violence rates, especially in Nicosia and Iskele, are seen as a serious threat compared to other regions.

Source Havadis (Translation from Turkish not 100%)