Abstract:

There are many international and national studies on disadvantaged groups. Women constitute one of the groups analyzed within the scope of these groups. Although the struggle for equality for women has continued throughout history, the desired equality regarding equal sharing of social life and access to resources has still not been achieved. As a socialization space, the family is one of the most important institutions that shape an individual’s view of life, and it can be said that it is one of the first institutions where gender equality teachings begin. This study examines family’s effect on university students’ attitudes towards gender roles. The research was carried out at Bursa Technical University in Türkiye. First, the socio-demographic characteristics of the students and their families were analyzed. Then, to analyze the relationship system in the students’ families, various judgments were asked of the students, and the answers given to these judgments were compared with the students’ opinions. Of the students who participated in the study, 94% thought that both men and women should be responsible for housework, and 99.3% thought that it was appropriate for women to work after marriage. Considering the educational level of the families, it is seen that there is a general egalitarian approach in the family structures of the students.

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