Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
The 9th International Conference on Gender Studies, Gazimagusa, Kıbrıs (Kktc), 3 - 04 Nisan 2025, ss.23, (Özet Bildiri)
Television series play a significant role in entertainment culture and are key components of the culture industry. Their strategic importance arises from their regular broadcasting schedules (whether daily or weekly), multi-season formats, and dedicated audience base. As powerful storytelling tools, these series reflect the values, lifestyles, and relationship dynamics of their respective cultures, thus playing a vital role in shaping cultural influence. In recent years, Turkish TV series have garnered significant interest in various regions, including the Balkans, Central Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Arab countries, Japan, and India. Through their narrative strategies, these series shape perceptions of Turkey and Turkish identity while constructing and representing Turkish women from a gender perspective. This study focuses on how women are represented in Turkish TV series that have gained considerable attention abroad, aiming to reveal the evolution of these representations over time—from the first popular series exported in 1981 to those recently aired in international prime time slots. Research indicates that Turkish TV series, particularly in Muslim-majority countries, serve as role models for women and exert influence in various contexts. Using a comparative feminist close reading method, this study analyzes the representation of women in four of the most acclaimed Turkish TV series internationally, demonstrating how representational politics have transformed over time