The Transformation of the Public and Private Spheres by Neoliberalism: The Case of Türkiye
The Transformation of the Public and Private Spheres by Neoliberalism: The Case of Türkiye

Summary/Abstract: This article examines neoliberalism's impact on Türkiye's public and private spheres. Neoliberalism emphasized free markets, deregulation, privatization and reduced state intervention, profoundly influencing Türkiye's economic, political and social landscape. In the public sphere, neoliberal policies led to restructuring and downsizing government, adopting market approaches to services. This eroded welfare, increased inequality, and diminished the state's role in rights. Privatizing state enterprises and opening services to private sectors further entrenched neoliberalism. The private sphere also faced neoliberal forces, with market logic and profit shaping business. Deregulation and liberalization expanded markets into sectors, often at workers' expense regarding rights and protections. Neoliberal influence resulted in precarious employment, income disparities and reduced bargaining power. Even qualitative text analysis made up the core methodology, quantitative data was also incorporated where available to bolster qualitative findings with empirically verified outcomes to analyze these multiple domains.

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