Jennifer Hattam, Author at ihtbd

Oscar-Nominee ‘Mustang' Puts Turkey in Unwanted Spotlight

By Jennifer Hattam ● Arts & Culture ● February 26, 2016

There's a reason France, not Turkey, nominated this film by a French-Turkish director. But plenty in Turkey are also embracing the film and its strong statement against early marriage, incest, rape, virginity tests and the treatment of girls as family property.

Maternity Leave Boost May Backfire in Turkey

By Jennifer Hattam ● Arts & Culture ● February 23, 2013

Amid calls for Turkish women to have more children, a proposal to lengthen the paid maternity leave allowance raises fears that it may actually hinder women's work force participation.

Turkish Artist Paints Cuts, Bruises on Old Masters

By Jennifer Hattam ● Arts & Culture ● February 14, 2013

Artist Derya Kilic's recent exhibit portrayed familiar female faces from famous artworks all marred by cuts and bruises. Her intent is to reflect the pervasion of sexual violence by making viewers see that it afflicts women “they know.”

Turkish Women Blow Whistle on Rights Crackdown

By Jennifer Hattam ● Health & Science ● July 16, 2012

Renewed debate over abortion rights in Turkey has women wondering whether gender equality is being left behind as the country seeks to position itself as a model for the Middle East.

Kurdish Female Migrants Meet Isolation in Istanbul

By Jennifer Hattam ● Politics ● May 6, 2012

Life isn't easy for the female migrants continually flowing into Istanbul from Turkey's Kurdish region. Those who are illiterate or unable to speak Turkish can face particularly intense isolation from basic services.

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Jennifer Hattam's Latest Articles

Oscar-Nominee ‘Mustang' Puts Turkey in Unwanted Spotlight

Maternity Leave Boost May Backfire in Turkey

Turkish Artist Paints Cuts, Bruises on Old Masters

Turkish Women Blow Whistle on Rights Crackdown

Kurdish Female Migrants Meet Isolation in Istanbul