1. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey 14 November 2006

2. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey CONTENTS Information on the Survey Sampling Structure of the Survey Survey Findings –Women in Politics in Turkey –Recent Situation in Turkish Politics

3. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey INFORMATION The survey has been realized by Konsensus Research and Consultancy for UNDP The survey is capable of representing the urban/rural population of Turkey The survey was realized through face-to-face interviews at households with 1.000 persons aged 18 and above The field study of the survey was realized between 29 July – 15 August 2006 3-step (NUTs 1, NUTs 2, NUTs 3) sratified sampling method was used in the survey and source persons were selected according to the latest date of birth rule

4. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Sampling Structure of the Survey

5. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Geographical Regions where the Survey was Realized

6. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Provinces where the Survey was Realized The Survey was realized in 26 provinces constituting the 2nd- Level Statistical Zone of Turkey

7. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Settlement Units where the Survey was Realized

8. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Sex of Interviewee

9. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Household Size of Interviewee Mean: 4.6 persons

10. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Age of Interviewee Mean: 36

11. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Educational Status of Interviewee

12. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Employment Status of Interviewee

13. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Survey Findings Women in Politics in Turkey

14. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey “I Want to See More Women Represented in Politics in Turkey” N=1000 Question: Would you like to see more women represented in polical decision making mechanism, local governments and the Parliament?

15. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey “Because, I Believe Women’s Abilities in Taking Responsibilities are More Sophisticated” N=824 Question: To what extent do you agree or not agree with the following expressions? More women should be represented in political decision making (in local governments and the Parliament) in Turkey, because:

16. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey “In Turkey, the demand for women politicians increase in numbers” decrease from West to the East %76 %78 %81 %83 %84 %85 %70%72%74%76%78%80%82%84%86%88 South East Anatolia East Anatolia Black Sea Central A. Marmara Akdeniz Ege

17. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey My Son may Engage in Politics, I must think it over for my Daughter and Spouse! Question: Would you approve your family members engaging in politics? N=1000

18. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey “The Acceptibility of the Spouse to Engage in Politics is %49 among Women, and %37 among Men Spouse %37 Spouse %49 Doughter %47 Doughter %54 Son %60 Son %57 %0 %10 %20 %30 %40 %50 %60 %70 ErkekKadın EşinKız çocuğunErkek çocuğun %12

19. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Only 4% of the Deputies in the Parliament are Women Source: MKHR 2005

20. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey And Only 1 of Every 5 Electors is Aware of this in Turkey! N=1000 Question: In your opinion, what is the percentage of women politicians in the Parliament at present?

21. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Percentage of Women in Politics is Low, Because They are not Given a Chance! Question: What are the reasons for low percentage of representation of women in political decision making process in Turkey ? N=1000

22. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Let Women Solve the Problems Concerning Particularly: Education, Health and Poverty in Turkey! Question: In which areas do you think a faster progress could be achieved with more women participating in political decision making mechanisms in Turkey? N=1000

23. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Because, Women Politicians can Solve These Problem Quickly! Question: Apart from the party you intend to vote for, you could vote for the party targeting to work with priority in which area in the next general elections? N=1000

24. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Representation of More Women in Politics will Color the Grey Politics! Question: To what extent do you agree or not agree with the expression: “Participation of women in politics could change positively both the nature of politics from the standpoint of the manner and contents of the political behavior, and the results obtained in all areas”? N=1000

25. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Approximately 1 of Every 5 Electors is not Happy with the Woman Policies of the Political Party They Support! Question: Are you happy with the policies of the party you support and/or vote for in connection with equality of women and political rights of women? N=1000

26. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey I’m not Happy with the Woman Policies of the Political Party I Support, Because the Number of Woman Politicians is Low! N=161 Question: What should be the direction of changes in the policies of the party you vote for concerning equality of men and women?

27. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Increasing the Number of Woman Politicians Means 25% More Votes! Question: In which direction would your voting preference be affected by a higher percentage of woman politicians in a political party relative to other political parties? N=1000

28. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Full Support to Gender Quota Question: To what extent do you support political parties making gender quota application effective by including it in their regulations for equal participation of women in decision making mechanisms? N=1000

29. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey It is necessary to Change the Election Law to Increase the Number of Women in the Parliament Question: To what extent do you think it is necessary to make legal reforms in the election law to increase the number of women in the Parliament? N=1000

30. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey I have Doubts About Realization of Required Reforms! Question: Do you believe that applications will be realized to change the gender inequality in the Parliament in order for women to be represented more in politics? N=1000

31. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey I have High Expectations of the “Women’s Organizations” and of the “Parliament” to End Gender Inequality in Politics! Question: Which of the following institutions do you believe would be helpful in changing the gender inequality in political decision making mechanisms? N=1000

32. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Recent Situation in Turkish Politics

33. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Political Spectrum of Turkey Question: Where in the political spectrum do you stand in terms of your political preferences? N=1000

34. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey I will vote for AKP and DYP because I Consider Their Activities and Services Successful, for other Parties Because They Suit My Political View! Question: What is the reason for your intending to vote for this party if general elections were held tomorrow? N=697

35. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey Approximately 1 of every 3 electors has changed his/her political preferences since 3 November 2002 general elections Question-2: What is the reason for your intending to vote for this party if general elections were held tomorrow? Question-1: Which party did you vote for at the general elections held on 3 November 2002?

36. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey In Conclusion The number of woman politicians in Turkey is low. People want women to take a bigger role in political mechanisms in Turkey. Higher percentage of women in a political party relative to others may bring 25% more votes to that party. Turkish electors, 40% think they are on the RIGHT of the political spectrum, 25% on the LEFT and CENTER of it. At present, 4 political arties are likely to enter the Parliament at general elections to be held. 36% of the electors stated they have changed their political preferences since 3 November 2002, and new electors at the ratio of 9% will cast vote for the first time at possible general elections.

37. Public Opinion Survey on Women in Politics in Turkey THANKS Murat Sarı Managing Director Ankara, 14 November 2006