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The aim of this study is to evaluate the place of the teaching profession in the society through the eyes of teachers. In this study, phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. The study group consisted of 10 teachers and parents who were included in the study using a convenience sampling approach.  A semi-structured interview form was used to collect data. The researcher conducted face-to-face interviews to obtain data. The raw data obtained from the interview form were methodologically prepared to be used in data analysis. The data were evaluated by content analysis. According to the results of the research, the place of the teaching profession in society is perceived by the participants as a profession whose value is decreasing, which is seen as a guide, but which is thought to be better. The factors that positively affect the social position of the teaching profession include handing over children to teachers, sense of trust, perception of the profession as sacred, being an example to the society and good professional conditions. Factors that negatively affect the social standing of the teaching profession include economic conditions, negative parental attitudes, inadequate personal rights, the impact of technology, negative news in the media, problems in teacher training and excessive workload. Suggestions for improving the social position of the teaching profession include economic improvements, improving working conditions, supporting professional development, providing out-of-school activities, making legal regulations, controlling media publications and regulating teacher appointments

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